Many now think the US will narrowly dodge outright economic contraction.

许多经济学家现在认为，美国将会勉强避免彻底的经济收缩。

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Monthly indicators also suggest that the rate of economic contraction is slowing.

每个月的数据体现出经济紧缩的速度在慢慢的减缓。

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Bernanke said data suggests that the pace of the country's economic contraction may be slowing.

伯南克说，数据显示美国经济紧缩过程开始缓解。

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Anything above 50 constitutes growth, while 50 means no change and below 50 suggests economic contraction.

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Recession is often defined as two consecutive quarters of negative growth - or economic contraction.

BBC: UK economy: GDP figures explained by ONS

That would place the country in recession, typically defined as two consecutive quarters of economic contraction.

NPR: UK In Dark Mood As New Recession May Be Confirmed