End-year Economic Burst Seen Slowing in 2000 Outlook
The Commerce Department reports 5.6 percent growth in Q4, buoyed by business capital spending and foreign demand, while consumer spending remains weak. Economists forecast 2.5 to 3 percent growth in early 2000 as the recovery loses momentum and unemployment stays high.
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Greece Wins Euro Zone Backup Deal Amid Austerity Push
The 16 euro area nations agreed a safety net with IMF support to aid Greece if it cannot fund debts. PM Papandreou said the plan buys breathing space for harsh austerity measures as markets slightly improve and unions pause strikes for now. The rescue framework requires unanimous euro-zone approval and is meant as last resort.
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European Union
Europe
Papandreou
International Monetary Fund
Germany
Stocks give up early gains again Friday
The market closed mixed after a two month rally with the Dow up 9.15 points to 10850.36 and the S P 500 at 1166.59 while the Nasdaq slipped to 2395.13. Investors weighed Greece debt relief and weak volume amid a fourth weekly gain.
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Christian Bendixen
Bay Crest Partners
European Union
International Monetary Fund
European
Oliver Porsche
Gary Goldberg
Michael Sheldon
ADM Financial Group
Standard & Poor
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Bergen County blue laws linger in face of sales push
Bergen County New Jersey may lift its Sunday shopping ban as Gov. Christie proposes repealing the blue law to boost sales tax revenue. The measure would affect a county famed for malls, homes to Paramus stores, and a tradition of Sunday rest amid strong local opposition and political debate.
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Senate
Bergen
John Holub
New Jersey Retail Merchants Association
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Christie
Michael Drewniak
Drewniak
Hudson
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Jersey
Sarlo
Byers
New Haven
Conn
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