Chinese factory activity shrank in May for the first time in seven months, overshadowing signs that the euro zone's downturn tempered slightly in May, business surveys showed on Thursday

Britain’s economy resumed growth in the first quarter as companies built up stocks and consumer spending increased, offsetting a drop in exports.

Volkswagen AG, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Renault SA, Europe’s three largest carmakers, all dropped 5% or more after preliminary data showed Chinese manufacturing is unexpectedly contracting

Austerity is out after the euro-area recession extended to a sixth quarter. Stimulus isn’t yet in

Singapore’s economy unexpectedly expanded last quarter as services and construction strengthened, reducing pressure on the central bank to ease monetary policy