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Recession Will Pass, but Dollar May Be Doomed

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 26, 2009 7:07 AM CDT

(Newser) – The American economy is heading out of recession, but the long-term fate of the dollar may not be so bright, writes the Wall Street Journal. Growing numbers of economists and investors, including Warren Buffett, say that stimulus spending and rate cuts will boost inflation and... Read full story »

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