Source: Christopher S. Rugaber, NEWS & OBSERVER, 10/21/11
The economy appears slightly healthier than many had feared it was a few weeks ago, raising hopes that it can end the year on an upward slope. A raft of data Thursday show that layoffs are trending down to a six-month low and that factories in the Mid-Atlantic are growing again after contracting for two months.
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