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2012 US Economic Forecast: Crystal ball “not so clear”

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Will it be a “double-dip” recession or 3-percent rise in GDP? That old adage that says, “Ask two economists their opinion and you’ll get three answers,” certainly seems to be holding true as just about everyone lately tries to figure … Continue reading →

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Global warming not so “hot” anymore

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

When your biggest concern is unemployment and putting food on the table for your family, the hubbub over global warming quickly takes a backseat to other eco concerns. That’s the gist of results from Nielsen’s 2011 Global Online Environmental & … Continue reading →

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No “double-dip” recession: Enough with the self-fulfilling prophecies!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

As if we needed anymore downward-looking economic news… US business leaders have turned pessimistic, according to Grant Thornton LLP’s most recent Business Optimism Index. Only 45% now believe the US economy will improve in the next six months (down from … Continue reading →

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