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The New York Times
It’s Official: Recession Started One Year Ago
The group of economists charged with making the call for the history books said that the U.S. economy entered a recession in December 2007.
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:08:19 GMT
Bernanke Warns That Economy Will Remain Weak
The Fed chairman defended the agency’s response to the financial crisis, saying that the measures were needed to stablized the economy.
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:07:49 GMT
Construction Spending Reflects Economic Slowdown
Construction spending dropped by 1.2 percent in October, led by another big drop in home construction. Separately, a measure of manufacturing activity fell to a 26-year low in November.
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:17:18 GMT
The Economist
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