A look at economic developments around the world (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Story date: 2008-11-21 03:21:37
Added on: 2008-11-21 16:07:57

A look at economic developments and stock market activity around the world Friday: --- LONDON - The downturn in the euro-zone economy, particularly within the manufacturing sector, gathered pace in November. The closely watched purchasing managers index showed manufacturing slumped to a record low of 36.2 in November in the euro zone from 41.1 the previous month. Meanwhile, the equivalent ...


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