Together, we have taken steps to stimulate growth, restore the flow of credit,open markets, and dramatically reform our financial regulatory system to prevent such crises from occurring again - steps that will lead to job creation at home,".

VOA: standard.2009.04.11

Analysts said that a trade pact such as the TPP would open up growth opportunities for Japanese businesses and give them easier access to these markets.

BBC: Japan seeks to join TPP free trade talks

As the population shifts, some barber shops close down, new ones open where population growth supports them.

FORBES: Small Businesses Are A Job Engine

U.S. stock futures point to a lower open Tuesday after poor growth figures out of Europe.

FORBES: Stocks Starting Morning Lower As Bond Yields Pop In Europe