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Expect Unemployment to Keep Rising

Companies still aren't sold on a long-term recovery

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 6, 2009 11:33 AM CST

(Newser) – Anyone hoping that today's worse-than-expected news of 10.2% unemployment means we've hit rock bottom is going to be disappointed, writes Megan McArdle. "This figure is likely to get worse before it gets better." Companies need more proof of a long-term recovery before... Read full story »

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