President Barack Obama has voiced optimism that this week’s crucial G20 summit will set the framework for recovery, saying that leaders know they must “deliver a strong message of unity” on the global economy. Speaking to the FT ahead of the April 2 summit in London, Obama played down talk of a split between the US and key European economies. He also admitted it would be difficult to ask the Congress for more money to recapitalise the US banking system until voters are convinced Wall Street is not misusing the money. Read more on the Obama interview here.

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