We are better placed to escape recession than US
Article Abstract:
The UK economy seems to have been largely unaffected by the worldwide economic crisis. Retail sales remain strong, while house prices continue to rise and inflation remains low. The Bank of England is in a better position to prevent recession than the Federal Reserve.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Globalisation puts Fed's actions at centre stage
Article Abstract:
Issues concerning the performance of the US economy are discussed. It is argued that the downturn in the US is affecting other countries which are increasingly dependent on the handling of monetary and fiscal policy by the Federal Reserve and the US government.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Europe may prove the tortoise can catch the hare
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The possibility of Europe's economy outperforming that of the US is considered. The European economy still has problems, but the US may find that it has been over-confident.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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