US homebuilder confidence soars to 7-year high
For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months.
http://news.yahoo.com/us-homebuilder-confidence-soars-7-high-140258053.html
Investors guess Fed’s actions, push stocks higher
The U.S. stock market rose in early trading, driven by investors counting on the Federal Reserve to extend programs meant to boost the economy.
http://news.yahoo.com/investors-guess-feds-actions-push-stocks-higher-141411160.html
World looks to Bernanke to clarify stimulus plans
Is the era of ultra-low interest rates nearing an end?
That’s the question — and the fear — Chairman Ben Bernanke will face this week when he takes questions after a Federal Reserve policy meeting.
http://news.yahoo.com/world-looks-bernanke-clarify-stimulus-plans-100441204.html
German wage rises, exports offer hope for euro zone
In what was Germany’s biggest jump since the first three months of 2009, nominal hourly labor costs rose 3.9 percent in the first quarter, the EU’s statistics office Eurostat said, faster than the overall euro zone rate of 1.6 percent. The German wages rose at their fastest pace in almost four years, and euro zone exports jumped in April, giving the bloc a basis for a recovery from its long recession
http://news.yahoo.com/german-wage-rises-exports-offer-hope-euro-zone-092248497.html
Air show: Leasing company orders 50 Airbus jets
Airbus says aircraft leasing company IFLC has made a firm order for 50 single-aisle A320neo jets, which represents a robust start for the European plane maker at the Paris Air Show.
http://news.yahoo.com/air-show-leasing-company-orders-50-airbus-jets-084932786.html