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August 09, 2013

Rich economies on growth track, China slows: OECD
Paris, France (AFP) Aug 08, 2013
Leading developed economies are still on a track towards growth, but among emerging economies China is showing increasing signs of slowing down, the OECD said on Thursday. Among big emerging countries, India is the only one where the economy continues to show "tentative positive change in momentum", The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said in a monthly report on leading indicators. Both Russia and Brazil seem to be slowing, the OECD said. The OECD, grouping 34 advanced ... read more

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