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By Anne D. Picker, International Economist, Econoday
Monday, August 13, 2001
Investors continue to look to the United States to reverse sliding worldwide economic growth. The United States has been the engine of growth for so long, that it is only natural that this be so. Neither Japan nor Europe is in a position to do it. This week will provide key new economic information for Britain, United States and Europe. In an impatient world, investors will continue to look for the light at the end of the tunnel for brighter growth - and profits prospects.