Another negative reading is forecast for the first three months of next year, with an essentially flat reading for the second quarter.

经济学家还预计明年第一季度经济也将负增长，明年第二季度会基本持平。

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The general business conditions index fell four points to -7.7, its third consecutive negative reading.

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This was the first negative reading since December 2010 and the lowest level for the index since August 2010.

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Any positive reading for EVA Momentum is good because it means EVA has increased, and any negative reading is bad.

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