Contraction

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the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling"

French Leading Indicator Signals Risk Of Near-Term Economic Contraction Easing - RTT News
(RTTNews) - A leading indicator of French economic activity continued to rise for a second month in March, suggesting that the risk of an economic contraction may be decreasing in the near-term. The Conference Board said Monday that the leading economic ... Read more on this news related to 'Contraction'
Thai GDP Contraction Probably Eased on Post-Flood Recovery - Bloomberg
Thailand’s economic contraction probably eased in the first quarter as factories resumed production and tourists returned after the worst floods in almost 70 years, adding scope for interest-rate increases. Gross domestic product shrank 0.9 ... Read more on this news related to 'Contraction'
TEXT-S&P forecasts 1% contraction for Dutch economy in 2012 - Reuters
-- We believe the Dutch economy has worsened since third-quarter 2011 and is now in recession. We forecast a 1% contraction in 2012 before a pickup in 2013. -- Low private-sector consumption, exacerbated by weak income growth and a slump in ... Read more on this news related to 'Contraction'