Highlights:
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Economic data released over the past month has continued to give investors optimism that the global economy is experiencing synchronised growth for the first time in many years.
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Investor concern over tensions between the United States and North Korea has subsided.
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Early economic indicators from the United States suggest that the recent hurricanes have not had a large impact on overall economic activity.
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German elections returned Angela Merkel as Chancellor but her win was narrower than expected.
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The Australian economy continues to show strong business conditions but consumers are reluctant to spend on anything except essential items.
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