Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing:

— US economic growth slowed to 0.5% in Q1 2016, as both consumers and businesses reined in spending.
— The Fed did not raise US interest rates in April; market is pricing in 20% chance of rate increase in June.
— Eurozone economy is growing (0.6% in Q1 2016); core inflation (minus food and energy) is up 0.8%.
— Japan is waiting to see if negative interest can reignite growth, as strong yen creates headwinds.
— Oil price gains in April were largest in a year (+20%), on weaker dollar and prospect of falling supply.

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