Europe’s Four Largest Economies Grow in Unison for First Time in Three Years

Based upon the latest GDP figures, the overall European economy has now expanded three quarters in a row. Pockets of confidence are beginning to break out across Europe’s economy and even though Europe’s economy as a whole is still underperforming the U.S. and the U.K., things have certainly been improving on paper for Europe. According to the Telegraph-UK:

“The eurozone has taken a major step towards recovery with the single currency’s four major economies all growing for the first time in almost three years. Germany, Italy, and France all registered expansion in the final three months of 2013, official figures showed, with France avoiding a dreaded double-dip recession and Germany, the region’s biggest economy, performing better than had been expected. Along with Spain, which last month recorded its best quarterly growth since 2008, the countries led the 18-currency bloc to growth of 0.3pc in the final three months of 2013.”

While the growth is certainly muted, it is better than the Euroskeptics expected. The last time Europe’s four biggest economies grew in unison like this was the first quarter of 2011. France was the big surprise here as it was beginning to look as if the French economy was going to experience a double-dip recession. Keep your eyes on European stocks as we expect them to outperform in 2014 and beyond.

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Bank Of America Warns “The US Dollar Is In Trouble”

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Greek PM: Budget surplus will be double target

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In ‘Unthinkable’ Shift, U.S. Could Be Net Natural Gas Exporter by 2016

Now the debate has turned to whether the U.S. should export its newfound natural gas wealth or try to keep domestic gas prices as low as possible by retaining supplies for domestic use.

U.S. Food Prices Soar as Incomes Stand Still

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“World News Headlines That We Are Tracking”

Report: Saudi Arabia Wants Uranium-Enrichment Capacity

The Saudi kingdom publicly announced their intention to secure nuclear technology amid growing tensions with Iran.

Tens of Thousands of Turks Stage Anti-Government Protests in Istanbul

The crowds chanted against the prime minister, shouting “Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the thief,” while demanding the resignation of his government.

Homeless Hungarian Man Wins Lottery Jackpot With His Last Few Coins

He now plans to use his winnings to establish a foundation for addicts and women abused by their husbands.

Syrian Energy Deal Puts Russia in Gas-Rich Med Sea

New 25-year energy deal gives the Russians their first real foothold in the Levant Basin, considered to be rich in natural gas.

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“Archiving the Rise of Big Brother, the Erosion of Personal Liberty, and the Fall of the Republic”

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