An index measuring the flow of goods through the U.S. by looking into diesel fuel consumption showed a slight monthly drop in April after having gained substantially in March.

FORBES: Diesel Consumption Shows 'Below Consensus' 2% To 3% GDP Growth Coming

One piece of data worth noting, other than the fact that equity investments are piling out of advanced Europe: U.S. equities, despite outperforming the MSCI Emerging Market index by far, are not seeing the same kind of flow.

FORBES: Some Fund Flow Leaving Europe, Heads To Emerging Markets