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France cornered amid EU deficits charge
BRUSSELS (AFP) - France was cornered among Europe's big guns on Tuesday as it sought to avert a public slap from the European Union this week over ballooning deficit levels.
Nations:France Estonia Luxembourg Denmark Bulgaria Finland Source:(AFP)
2009-11-10
For Americans, deficit pain is felt close to home
MIAMI (Reuters) - Christopher O'Neill is worried about the deficit. The deficit, that is, in his personal income after the 26-year-old Miami finance analyst was forced to find a temporary job paying $20,000 a year less than he earned until January when he was laid off from his auditor's post in Miami.
Nations:U.S. India People:Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(Reuters)
2009-11-04
Federal deficit hits all-time high $1.42 trillion
WASHINGTON - The federal budget deficit has surged to an all-time high of $1.42 trillion as the recession caused tax revenues to plunge while the government was spending massive amounts to stabilize the financial system and jump-start the economy.
People:Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. 2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AP)
2009-10-16
Sagging consumer view tempers output optimism
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment fell unexpectedly this month, tempering optimism inspired by news of a rise in U.S. industrial production in September for a third consecutive month.
Activities:2008 U.S. Recession
2009-10-16
Tokyo freezes $33 bln spending plan
TOKYO (AFP) - Japan's government announced on Friday it would freeze spending of about 33 billion dollars from the previous administration's extra budget as part of its war on waste in the public sector.
Activities:2008 Japan Recession Source:(AFP)
2009-10-16
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