Good morning. The problem with the first quarter GDP

https://piie.com/blogs/realtime-economic-issues-watch/fed-behind-curve

Interesting chart from a report by Shell: “A better life with a healthy planet”

http://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/the-energy-future/scenarios/a-better-life-with-a-healthy-planet.html

The impact of lower oil on US spending. And saving.

http://uk.businessinsider.com/americans-consumers-spending-oil-savings-2016-5

The Target annual report

http://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/other/targetar2015.en.pdf

Deleveraging?

http://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21698669-ideas-reducing-debt-burden-chronic-problem

Interesting overview of market cap variations across the world

https://www.clevelandfed.org/newsroom-and-events/publications/economic-commentary/2016-economic-commentaries/ec-201604-national-preferences-for-bank-or-market-financing.aspx

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