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ECONOMICS COMMENTARY
Jan 30, 2013
Surprise fourth quarter economic contraction in the US
The US suffered a surprise economic contraction in the final quarter of last year, but this is not likely to be the start of a double-dip recession. While vindicating the Fed's aggressive policy stance, the economic weakness late last year should not be a cause of renewed concern for policymakers.
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