Euro zone set to report solid growth, for a change

LONDON (Reuters) - With optimism building that the United States is already recovering smartly from another horrible start to the year, focus will shift this week to reports that may show the euro zone is finally shaking off half a decade of torpor.

Survey: US Consumer Confidence Near a 7-Year High

U.S. consumer confidence this month reached its highest point in nearly seven years, boosted by strong job gains.