Today\u2019s Issue Cluster: US Labor<\/p>\n LNG \u2013 Blast at facility casts spotlight on natural gas safety DATA POINTS<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Japan – Feb: Composite index suggesting future economic condition dives; 108.5 from 113.1 \/ K<\/a><\/p>\n Germany – Feb: Industrial production posts rise; +0.4%, +4.8% yr \/ AP<\/a> \/ m<\/a> \/ WSJ<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a> MARKETS<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n EMs – Investors rekindle their love ft<\/a> *<\/a> ECONOMICS<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Nigeria – Almost doubles GDP in recalculation FT<\/a> \/ B<\/a> \/ AP<\/a> \/ B<\/a> \/ WSJ<\/a> *<\/a> POLITICS & FISCAL POLICY<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Ukraine – Pro-Russians say east region independent AP<\/a> \/ R<\/a> \/ WSJ<\/a> \/ FT<\/a> \/ WSJ<\/a><\/p>\n Ukraine – Transnistria becomes the frontline in east-west struggle FT<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n Ukraine – Stand-off over $2.2b gas bill FT<\/a> \/ FT<\/a> \/ WSJ<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n Ukraine – West’s targeted Russian sanctions ensnare investors R<\/a><\/p>\n Ukraine – Europe Leaders Contend With Defenders of Putin WSJ<\/a> \/ R<\/a> MONETARY POLICY<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Fed – Weak Wage Growth Likely to Stay Fed’s Hand on Rates WSJ<\/a> \/ wsj<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n Fed – The Downward Drift in Inflation-Adjusted Interest Rates wsj<\/a> *<\/a> FINANCE<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n China – Property groups\u2019 bank stakes stir unease among regulators FT<\/a><\/p>\n China – If property market falters, ordinary families have more to lose C<\/a> *<\/a> REAL ESTATE<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Construction – Lafarge, Holcim Approve Merger WSJ<\/a> \/ FT<\/a> \/ B<\/a> \/ FT<\/a> \/ WSJ<\/a> \/ FT<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a> SERVICES<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n MANUFACTURING<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n 3D Printing – Moves up to the next layer with metal creations FT<\/a><\/p>\n 3D Printing – Makers Get Reality Check WSJ<\/a> *<\/a> TECH<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Games – Profound Transition, Globalizing Demand IBD<\/a> TRADE & TRANSPORTATION<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Air – As World Cup Approaches, Brazil Rushes to Redraw Air Routes WSJ<\/a> *<\/a> COMMODITIES<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Mining – Falling prices put pressure on high-cost copper miners FT<\/a> \/ B<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n Mining – Mongolia counts cost of copper mine delay FT<\/a><\/p>\n Mining – South Africa $18b Rail Plan Lifts Exports B<\/a> ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n LNG – Blast at facility casts spotlight on natural gas safety R<\/a> *<\/a> LABOR & EDUCATION<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n US – Labor Market Reaches a Milestone on Lost Jobs WSJ<\/a> \/ B<\/a> \/ AP<\/a> \/ NYT<\/a> \/ cr<\/a> \/ cr<\/a> \/ Ore<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – Labor market emerges from winter blues FT<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – It\u2019s Still Bad for the Long-Term Unemployed nyt\/a> \/ nyt<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – ‘Ignore ADP’ wsj<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – Temp Jobs Surge as Firms Contain Expenses WSJ<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – Expect Surge in Temp Jobs to Continue wsj<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – ‘Quits Rate’ Suggests Sluggish Job Market WSJ<\/a> \/ wsj<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – Jobs market dropouts increasingly likely to stay out R<\/a><\/p>\n US – Just 11% of long-term unemployed find jobs AP<\/a> \/ FT<\/a> \/ R<\/a> \/ nyt<\/a> \/ nyt<\/a> *<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – Hopes Dwindle for Long-Term Unemployed wsj<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – Unemployed & Underemployed Persons per Job Opening \/ b<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – Prison numbers curb US freedom to raise employment rate FT<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – Uneven Wage Gains Restrain Recovery WSJ<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – 1 in 13 minimum wage workers has a college degree wapo<\/a> *<\/a><\/p>\n US – The Gray Jobs Enigma NYT<\/a> HEALTH<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Pharma – Breast Cancer Drug Shows \u2018Groundbreaking\u2019 Results NYT<\/a> ENDNOTES<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Tea Vs Coffee Consumption Around The World im<\/a> *<\/a> Today\u2019s Issue Cluster: US Labor LNG \u2013 Blast at facility casts spotlight on natural gas safety Pharma \u2013 Breast Cancer Drug Shows \u2018Groundbreaking\u2019 Results China \u2013 If property market falters, ordinary families have more to lose DATA POINTS Japan – Feb: Composite index suggesting future economic condition dives; 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