• Fed representative, Mr. Lacker, reiterated that inflation is the main worry of US central bank. Its softening is not statistically important. Inflation expectations are supported by fuels prices growth.
• Germany’s index of economy sentiment ZEW increased to 24pts in May which is according to expectations. In April, index reached 16.5.
• Eurozone’s foreign trade deficit ended in surplus again. Balance of trade of Eurozone in March ended in surplus of EUR 7.4bn after February’s deficit of EUR 1.3bn.
• Slovak central bank representative, Mr Odor, stated that there were no inflationary pressures. Also, he expects that economy growth will surpass 8% this year.
• According to US Minister of Finance, Mr. Paulson, USA is going to try to soften business tense with China. China representatives were speaking in similar fashion.