The uncertain economy – High hopes for a gradual improvement have been dashed by swings in the stock market, the downgrade of the nation’s credit rating and fears of a double-dip recession.

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    2011 was supposed to be the year that the economy bounced back. Not that anyone was expecting a roaring recovery. But hopes were high for a gradual improvement, certainly stronger than the 1% second-…


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