Inflation, housing starts, and mortgage applications all showed very weak readings, partially fueling the argument that additional support is needed for the economy.

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"You might not notice the 0.5% but you certainly notice that the economy is very weak, and furthermore all of that growth is coming from the export side, " he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

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They were only strong insofar as the dollar was very weak, and in gold terms all fell substantially.

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With all that is going on in Europe, the banks continue to be very weak and weigh on the market.

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