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key elements that are necessary to support strong rural economies, including

compared with a year earlier. Furthermore, a major Minnesota-based electronics...compared with 47 percent in last year's poll. Tighter credit standards

compared with late 2008. Most retail contacts reported that consumer spending...prices were relatively stable in January following cuts to prices made

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compared with last year. Easter results were described as flat to up slightly...compared with a year ago. About one-half of the retailers contacted said

economy—for instance, through large-scale asset purchases. It also means...best implemented before settling the regulatory framework is putting the

compared with a year ago; however, a South Dakota mall reported that traffic...compared with a year earlier. A bank director noted that retailers have

Price and wage pressures were minimal, and retail gasoline prices largely...compared to the previous survey period. Retail sales were largely stable

compared with a year earlier. Recent sales and traffic at a Minneapolis...compared with a year ago at a Montana mall, while Montana bank directors

best only a modest decline in prices. This belief on the part of traders...For reference, total global oil consumption this year has averaged about