Contraction stories:
Mexico's 3Q Economic Pick-Up Bigger Than Expected
Nov 20th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
(UPDATES with details, economist comments, markets) MEXICO CITY (Dow Jones)--Mexico's economic activity began a recovery in the third quarter, expanding for the first...
OECD Ups Poland's GDP Outlook, 1.4% Growth Seen 2009
Nov 19th, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
WARSAW (Dow Jones)--The Polish economy will grow by 1.4% this year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday, upgrading its forecast for the country's gross domestic product from a contraction of 0.
Theater review of "Ragtime" at Neil Simon Theatre
Nov 16th, 2009 - Washington Post
NEW YORK -- Like many out-of-town arrivals to Manhattan, Broadway's new production of "Ragtime" has to make do with tighter quarters. The stage of the Neil Simon Theatre...Data show recession is over in Europe
Nov 13th, 2009 - Washington Post
LONDON -- Buoyed by strengthening rebounds in Germany and France, the 16-nation euro zone has officially climbed out of its worst recession since World War II, fueling hopes that a lasting global recovery is beginning to take shape.
EU Sees Gradual Economic Recovery In 2010, 2011
Nov 3rd, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
(Adds details from forecasts, comments from EU's Almunia.) BRUSSELS (Dow Jones)--The European Union economy will recovery gradually over the next two years, while unemployment and government budget deficits continue to climb...



