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Jack be Nimble, Jack be Quick

The latest update from the IMF on possible scenarios' for the UK economy, there is also a video linked.
The most likely scenario for the U.K. economy is that it will gradually recover, although it will face continued headwinds from a soft housing market, household and financial sector deleveraging, and ongoing consolidation of the budget. Against this, the economy should get a push from private investment and an increase in exports driven by the global recovery. Labor productivity may also rebound and improve competitiveness.

http://blog-imfdirect.imf.org/2011/08/01/union-jack-be-nimble-be-quick/

http://www.imf.org/external/mmedia/view.aspx?vid=1084824304001
'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher

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  • nearlynew
    nearlynew Posts: 3,800 Forumite
    Like we'd listen to anything those lying thieves have to say.
    "The problem with quotes on the internet is that you never know whether they are genuine or not" -
    Albert Einstein
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