The world's financial markets have reacted calmly to the optimistic picture of the global economy painted by financial leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations.
At their meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, late last week, the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors said growth in their economies has strengthened and should continue to consolidate throughout the year.
Despite the broadly optimistic assessment of world economic prospects, market players remain unmoved.
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