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[Newsweek Top News] If government doesn't prod the economy, what will? The danger is that pessimism and shrinking spending would feed on each other, pushing output down and unemployment up.

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[Daily Markets] Economy Continues To Crush Automakers | Daily Markets: Amazingly, I think this bodes well for the American automakers, assuming of course all 3 get enough aid to keep afloat into any economic recovery.  The sentiment remains that Japan’s best cars are still far more attractive to consumers on value for money and fuel economy but with car sales slumping across the board, it gives the struggling domestic makers more time to design, build and market attractive products in their local markets. Those consumers who today and tomorrow will not be buying the latest Honda Accord or Toyota Camry could potentially be swayed in 6 months time by a flashy, small, affordable and efficient Ford of Chevy vehicle.

[Ray Hendon's Economics Blog] Economic Outlook for 2009 | Ray Hendon's Economics Blog: The most optimistic prediction I see calls for the first half of 2009 to continue its decline, with unemployment reaching 7-8% by the end of June. Recovery will begin in the second half, and the economy will end the year with a net growth of 1% to 1.5%.

[Contrarian Stock Market Investing News - Featuring Bargain Stocks] Economic indicators | Obama Stimulus and January Effect, this Week ...: The 111th Congress meets tomorrow (Tuesday), and a comprehensive economic stimulus package is at the top of its agenda.  Hopefully, the lawmakers can put partisan bickering aside (fat chance) and have a bill in place for President-elect Barack Obama’s signature soon after his Jan. 20th inauguration.

[Associated Press News - Salon.com] US auto sales drop in 2008, recovery unclear - Salon.com: Most automakers were pessimistic about the first quarter outlook. After that, some were hopeful that President-elect Barack Obama's stimulus package would kick in, coupled with a loosening of credit that could bring people back to the showrooms.

[Daily Markets] India Starts 2009 With More Rate Cuts And Stimuli | Daily Markets: As part of its stimulus plan, the government eased inflation controls and raised the overseas investment limit to $15 billion from $6 billion. India’s federal government also green-lighted state-level initiatives to raise an additional $6.18 billion (300 billion rupees) in the year to March 31 for infrastructure projects such as roads, schools and hospitals.

[Small Business Labs] Small Business Labs: Some Economic Forecasters Optimistic About 2009: Steven Hansen shares his much more pessimistic forecast on the Seeking Alpha blog. But his post also includes links to a number of other economic forecasts - all of which are more .

[admin's blog] World stocks climb on US revival hopes - AFP | Global American Media: AFPWorld stocks climb on US revival hopesAFP - 12 hours ago"Stocks are gaining support from the stronger stock market in the United States and expectations of a recovery in the US economy this year," said Makoto .

[Long Island Business News] Long Island Business News » US auto sales drop in 2008, recovery ...: Most automakers were pessimistic about the first quarter outlook. After that, some were hopeful that President-elect Barack Obama’s stimulus package would kick in, coupled with a loosening of credit that could bring people back to the showrooms.

[Jutia Group] Jutia Group - Market Jitters & Political Critters: The 111th Congress meets tomorrow (Tuesday), and a comprehensive economic stimulus package is at the top of its agenda. Hopefully, the lawmakers can put partisan bickering aside (fat chance) and have a bill in place for President-elect Barack Obama’s signature soon after his Jan.

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[WSJ.com: Real Time Economics] Real Time Economics : After Panic: Jobless Rate at 11%, Long ...: This last data point on government debt is particularly sobering. Despite all of the hope that policy makers are putting on fiscal stimulus, it’s not like it hasn’t been tried before.

[admin's blog] Week ahead: Markets may open strong - Sify | Global American Media: SifyWeek ahead: Markets may open strongSify, India - Jan 3, 2009He helps new promoters to tap the capital markets and also those who are keen to learn the nuances of the market. Equipped with a commerce and law degree, .

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