Steep slide in U.S. economy, but not as bad as predicted
The United States economy shrank at its fastest pace in 26 years from October through December. The grim GDP numbers reflect the toll of the credit crisis, but aren’t quite as dismal as economists had predicted. For more, we talk to John Authers, Investment Editor for the Financial Times.
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