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April 2, 2012

OECD Countries Face Fragile Recovery (PDF)

OECD, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

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In the United States, the ongoing rebound in employment, stronger consumer confidence, higher equity prices and credit growth are underpinning the recovery, with growth projected at 2.9 percent in the first quarter and 2.8 percent in the second. Canada is projected to grow by 2.5 percent during each of the first two quarters.

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