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Business Costs
"Waterworld" Is a Solution, Not a Terror
Moving goods by an improved “blue” highway could save businesses billions as well as reduce pollution and dependence on oil.
(Forecast, January 7, 2009)

Energy Costs
The New Black Gold Is Coal
As the global warming battle continues, look for coal-to-fuel projects to gain momentum.
(Forecast, January 6, 2009)

Small Business
Small Business for Sale: Not Now
Thinking of selling your business? It’s better to hold on awhile if you can.
(Forecast, January 5, 2009)

Economic Outlook
Four Reasons for Economic Optimism
And four signposts to help spot the recovery we see coming around the middle of 2009.
(Forecast, January 5, 2009)

Economic Outlook
Educating Workers Is No. 1 Priority
Business and Uncle Sam are working hard to ensure that the USA stays competitive.
(Forecast, December 31, 2008)

Sector Outlooks
U.S. Living Standards Still Tops
Recession shines harsh light on nation's challenges and shortcomings in global standings.
(Forecast, December 30, 2008)

Economic Outlook
How the U.S. Economy Stacks Up
Though mired in the worst recession in decades, the U.S. remains the world's preeminent economy.
(Forecast, December 29, 2008)

Economic Outlook
12 Things to Look Forward to in 2009
Hard times can breed good news, too.
(Forecast, December 24, 2008)

Economic Outlook
Rising Red Ink Won’t Curb Federal Spending
Worries about Washington's soaring deficit have been set aside in the rush to pump money into the stalled economy.
(Forecast, December 24, 2008)

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Forecasting in 2008: Narrow Net Gains
In a rough year, some of our forecasts were right on the money. Others? Well...
(Forecast, December 23, 2008)

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By Knight Kiplinger
The Kiplinger Washington Editors
Jan. 2, 2009
 

2009: A Rough Start
But a Better Finish

The recession will be painful through the first six months of the new year, but a recovery will start in the second half. This week’s Kiplinger Letter looks at the pluses and minuses of the economic picture and explains how you can tell when an improvement is close.
 
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