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Economy Serves Up More Warmed-Over Gruel

Although this week's data shattered the mirage of an impending economic boom, neither does it herald the start of a new economic slump--just more of the same slow growth.

Robert Johnson, CFA

Apr 6, 2013

Mentioned: General Motors Co (GM) , Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) , CoreLogic Inc (CLGX) , Ford Motor Co (F) , Boeing Co (BA)

For a second week in a row, the U.S. economic data was nothing to write home about, and for a change the markets acted accordingly and fell sharply.

The week started with a weak report on manufacturing from the ISM, a soft ADP payroll report in the middle of the week, rising initial unemployment claims on Thursday, capped off by a seemingly disappointing employment report on Friday.

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