Consumer confidence in South Korea rose by the most since 2013 as data suggested the economy is recovering and the nation began to move on from the impeachment of the president.

Much of the mess South Korea finds itself in can be traced to billionaire Jay Y. Lee’s attempt to tighten control over Samsung Group, the business his father and grandfather built into the country’s biggest company.

South Korea’s economic growth accelerated in the first quarter as a recovery in exports supported investment. Construction investment expanded, while consumption growth remained subdued.

What President Donald Trump giveth to the economy with massive tax cuts, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen may be tempted to taketh away with higher interest rates.

While the Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its monetary program unchanged on Thursday, investors will scrutinize its guidance on the economy, inflation and bond purchases for clues to any future changes in policy.

WASHINGTON _ What President Donald Trump giveth to the economy with massive tax cuts, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen may be tempted to taketh away with higher interest rates.