Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing:

— U.S. consumer sentiment jumped to the highest level in seven years (94.6), on improving jobs market.

— U.S. CEOs lowered their expectations for 2015 (2.5% GDP growth vs. 2.8% previously); 70% expect sales to rise (vs. 80% previously).

— Emerging market stock funds had record net redemptions last week, mostly from China funds.

— Greece’s negotiations with creditors broke down again; the IMF pulled its delegates from the discussion.

— Chinese inflation continued to drop, fueling fears of deflation in the world’s 2nd largest economy.

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