Economy Grew at Rate of 2.4% in Quarter

Economy grew slightly faster than expected
U.S. economic growth was revised modestly higher in the first quarter to account for a slightly faster pace of restocking by businesses and a smaller increase in imports.

Japan's economy shrinks for 2nd straight quarter
Japan's government says the economy shrank at an annualized rate of 3.7 percent in the first quarter.

Venezuela economy grows 4.5 percent in 1st quarter
Venezuela's economy expanded 4.5 percent for the first quarter, confirming a growth trend after nearly two years of recession, officials said Tuesday.

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