Around The World [10.21.14]

Euro Zone

• French Ministers Urge Germany to Spend More to Revive Europe’s Economy (Wall Street Journal) 
• Germany, France Tap Economists for Advice to Avoid ‘Lost Decade’ In Bid to Mend Rift. Economy Ministers Seek Joint Help in Countering Eurozone’s Economic Stagnation (Wall Street Journal) 

East Asia 

• Chinese Smartphones Lift Japan’s Electronics Business (Wall Street Journal)