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...declining part of the cycle, as the dollar has been since 2002, that puts upward pressure on inflation, spooks investors and generally leaves people feeling cranky. It eventually gives an important boost to the economy by stimulating exports, but that takes years. During an upswing, by contrast, everything feels good. But it's the downswing that makes the upswing possible...
...opposing the U.S. over Iraq, France was too direct: undeniably right in content, but probably wrong in style. Americans, deeply wounded by the shock of 9/11, felt betrayed by their old and passionately difficult ally. Today, in contrast, France's positions toward China draw offense through their very lack of clarity. The murkiness reflects France's contradictions and renders France - the first Western country to open a dialogue with communist China in the early '60s - particularly vulnerable to China's pressures. Nicolas Sarkozy, France's new President, seems caught between his desire to show that he is not the prisoner...
...first, and especially if we contrast it with the short-term outlook of the Fed’s recent movements, this seems ridiculous. Why not allow looser standards, drop the two percent inflation goal, inject further liquidity, and appease both bankers worried about profits and politicians losing sleep over approval ratings...
...himself avoided nearly all mention of Clinton in a town hall meeting Wednesday in New Albany, Indiana, referring to her only once by name to underline to the audience the important choice that lies ahead: Indiana and North Carolina are the next states to vote on May 6. In contrast, Obama's speeches over the weekend-his closing arguments in Pennsylvania-were lengthy and sometimes harsh explanations of the differences between...
...contrast, Obama's website is engineered for engagement: prompts invite people to volunteer, make phone calls and find nearby events. "Don't just fill out this volunteer form and wait," it reads. "Get started on your own." The blog is maintained by a former journalist; the social-networking function is managed by a founder of Facebook...