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THREAD 1/ What happened in the world economy this week – in charts (via @DoubleTGolle & @zschneeweiss) bloom.bg/2o4lJN2
2/ Germany’s manufacturing meltdown is pulling Europe’s largest economy closer to a recession bloom.bg/2o4lJN2 
3/ New-home sales in the U.S. rebounded at a faster pace than forecast in August, thanks to mortgage rates that are hovering just above the lowest level in nearly 3 years bloom.bg/2o4lJN2
4/ Americans who relocate are seeing greener pastures. Newly released Census Bureau data show that people residing outside their birth state enjoyed median annual incomes that were $5,700 more than those who still reside where they were born bloom.bg/2o4lJN2
5/ The extent China’s strategy of using economics was underscored in the Pacific Islands, with Beijing continuing to open up the spigots of financial aid and lending. The Solomon Islands have now recognized China, ending formal relations with Taiwan, & Kiribati has followed suit
6/ Africa’s most-industrialized economy hasn’t expanded at more than 2% since 2013, adding to pressure on the South African government to implement reforms. The economy entered the 70th month of a weakening cycle in September bloom.bg/2o4lJN2
7/ Peru is one of the world’s most open economies, with trade agreements in place to cover 90% of its exports. That strategy is serving the nation well, helping boost sales of agricultural products and manufactured goods bloom.bg/2o4lJN2
