Timid recovery in mergers and acquisitions internationally. According to preliminary data from the Dealogic company, the volume in mergers and acquisitions in the world banking sector only grew by 4% over a year in the first quarter of 2010, by almost $600 billion. The timid recovery can be explained by the wait-and-see attitude of companies that have merged since last year with regard to potential financial growth and reduced costs. The amount involved in these kinds of operations is down...