Continuing signs of improvement in Japan, U.S.
Diverging growth patterns continue among countries
Joblessness affecting men, young people
Euro area split with Germany positive, France sluggish
Canada records one of the biggest drops
45 million unemployed in February
Regained momentum in developed economies
Private consumption, investment and net exports all slowed
The current level of commitment to the rescue funds is not enough to restore market confidence
44.8 million people considered unemployed across the OECD area