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UK 'avoids' triple dip recession

2013-04-02 03:37:15| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

The UK will avoid a triple dip recession thanks to the performance of the service industries and strong exports, says the British Chambers of Commerce.

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Is the U.S. headed for another recession?

2013-03-27 17:00:20| Beef

The U.S. economy seems to be experiencing a tepid recovery from the 2008 recession, but recent economic signs coming from overseas are ominous. This week’s poll question is: “Is the U.S. headed for another recession?” Be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section after voting: Definitely. I think theres a strong chance. No. Dont know.

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United Kingdom: Atrocious spring weather prompts triple-dip recession fears

2013-03-25 22:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Telegraph: Disruption to transport, companies and schools caused by the snow and freezing conditions could be enough to leave the economy shrinking for a second quarter in a row. Samuel Tombs, UK economist at forecasters Capital Economics, told The Guardian that past experience suggested that High Street spending would be about 1 per cent lower this month as a result of temperatures being 3C lower than the average for this time of year. "Given that most economic indicators suggest that the economy was...

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