International Economic Week in Review: Global Growth Continues

            Good news continues.  The ECB’s latest analysis of the EU economy shows a region with an accelerating expansion.  Australia is growing as well.  Although the latest GDP revision pointed toward a solid expansion, the Treasury department issued a sharp downgrade for future growth. 

            The ECB released their latest meeting minutes, where they argued for continued EU expansion.  They gave three reasons to support their conclusion.  First, consumer and business sentiment is strong: