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EU: recession will be deep and long-lasting
AP - The European Union said Monday it is facing a 'deep and protracted recession' with government spending the only source of growth this year.
Hong Kong leader: economy to shrink in first half
AP - Hong Kong's slumping economy will shrink further in the first half of 2009, the territory's leader said Monday, as new data showed an increase in unemployment.
Despite crisis, Jim Rogers is still a China bull
Reuters - The global financial crisis has only strengthened reknowned international investor Jim Rogers' acerbic criticisms about the U.S. economy and his resoundingly optimistic view on China's future.
Euro falls slightly on dollar to $1.3287
AP - The euro fell slightly against the dollar on Monday as investors looked forward to the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama and hoped a massive stimulus package will kick-start the U.S. economy.
KeyCorp shares could rise sharply: report
Reuters - KeyCorp could see its shares double, or even triple, when the economy revives, if the bank could keep on working out problem loans, according to a report in the January 19 edition of Barron's.
U.S. gets weak marks on global relations: poll
Reuters - The United States is viewed favorably by the majority in only two of 21 other countries with large economies, according to a survey released on Sunday, and it draws the harshest criticism for its foreign policy.
Balls for a cause, dresses for less for Obama inaugural
AFP - The US economy may be in the doldrums, but revelers and gala organizers are celebrating the inauguration of Barack Obama with all the usual pizazz and glitz. They're just doing it more frugally and tacking a message onto their celebrations.
Brazil loses 654,000 jobs in December amid crisis
AP - Brazil's Labor Ministry says the country lost 654,000 jobs in December as the international financial crisis slammed Latin America's largest economy.
U.S. stimulus not enough, TARP bailout misused: Soros
Reuters - The stimulus plan the U.S. government is currently considering is necessary to help American citizens, but it will likely not reverse the country's economic decline, hedge fund manager and billionaire philanthropist George Soros said on Monday.
China's Wen calls for steps to reverse slump
AP - China's top economic official is calling for quick action to reverse an economic slump as soon as possible.
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