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Fed slashes growth forecast for US economy (AFP)

Date : 20 Feb 2008 Category : Business

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AFP - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed its 2008 US economic growth forecast by a half percentage point, citing a housing slump, tight credit and higher oil prices.

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