Global economy in worst shape since 2009
WASHINGTON – The global economy is in the worst shape since the dark days of 2009.
Six of the 17 countries that use the euro currency are in recession. The U.S. economy is struggling again. And the economic superstars of the developing world — China, India and Brazil — are in no position to come to the rescue. They're slowing, too.
The lengthening shadow over the world's economy illustrates one of the consequences of globalization: There's nowhere to hide.
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