Despite some improvement in new orders, the U.S. industrial sector contracts for the 14th consecutive month in March, the Institute for Supply Management reports. See full story. Economic Report: Private sector cuts 742,000 jobs in March, ADP says The U.S. labor market worsens again in March, as private-sector firms cut 742,000 jobs, signaling another terrible employment report on Friday, according to the ADP employment index. See full story. Most Asia shares up; Nikkei ignores tankan to jump Most Asian markets advance Wednesday after a roller-coaster ride, with Japanese shares jumping as the yen’s recent weakness and overnight gains on Wall Street lift exporters and financial shares on the first day of a new financial year. See full story. G20 disagreements 'vastly overstated,' Obama says Disputes over government spending and overhauling financial regulations have been overstated and won’t stand in the way of significant action by the Group of 20 to deal with the worst economic crisis since World War II, President Barack Obama says at a news conference. See full story. China's manufacturing down in March but off lows, data show The business environment for Chinese manufacturers continues to deteriorate at a quick pace, though the drop in March is less severe than in preceding months. See full story. MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE Paul B. Farrell: Six reasons I am calling a bottom and declaring a new bull market OK, so you’re one of millions of investors impatiently waiting on the sidelines, sitting with $2.5 trillion cash under your mattress, waiting for the right moment, that signal screaming: “Bottom’s in, start buying!”

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