The semi-annual IMF economic forecast, which is due to be released next week, says that the current recession will likely be unusually long and severe.

VOA: standard.2009.04.16

John? -You know I'm not gonna forecast ... either of those right now. -You are not gonna... I have the Taylor rule on the line with respect to the Federal fund's rate.

约翰呢？，-我现在不会,对这个做任何预测，-你不打算。,网上有泰勒规则啊,根据它能算出联邦基金利率。

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And they might get even busier. Though Japan is now showing signs of economic recovery, economists say the long-term forecast remains unclear, as exports remain weak.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09