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# Contraction

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# US Economy
US economy suffers sharpest contraction in five years
Severe weather, weak consumer spending growth and higher imports all played a role, according to US Commerce Dept.
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Jun 25th 2014, 3:16 PM
# Contraction
Irish economy starting to wilt again
Manufacturing indexes across Europe paint a stark picture this morning.
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Apr 2nd 2013, 10:32 AM
# firms
Only 15 per cent of firms are in growth mode - survey
An all-island survey found that 46 per cent half of Irish businesses are currently experiencing contraction, fighting for survival, or are in the process of winding up.
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May 21st 2012, 10:07 AM
# Economy
Half of all businesses in Ireland are contracting or struggling to survive
New research by a body which supports small and medium enterprises finds that the rising cost of overheads such as energy is a key concern for many businesses in Ireland.
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Jun 12th 2011, 1:49 PM