Uneven global economy a test for central banks

By The Associated Press

Published May 15, 2014 9:53pm ET

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Uneven global economy a test for central banks — A man looks at the advertisement of a boutique in Tokyo Thursday, May 15, 2014. Japan's economy grew at a 5.9 percent annualized rate in the first quarter, the fastest in nearly three years, as companies and consumers brought forward spending to beat a sales tax increase that is expected to cause a contraction in the current quarter. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) | Shizuo Kambayashi

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy is plodding ahead in fits and starts as the largest countries struggle to achieve consistent growth.

Europe is faltering again. Japan is suddenly surging. China is cooling. The U.S. is strengthening.

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