Although growth likely bottomed in Q3, it probably will not rebound sharply any time soon.

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The Iraqis recently held their second national election that the world all agreed was legitimate, and although it is taking a long time to form a government, I am convinced that this will happen soon.

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Although the figure was better than expected, there were few signs that the eurozone would climb out of recession any time soon, Markit said.

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