In November,11,000 jobs were lost. Mr.Obama says his $787 billion stimulus plan prevented a possible collapse of the financial system or a potential second Great Depression.
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But they have a potentialstimulus package from President-elect Barack Obama to look forward to, and that could make a difference, according to Lawrence Yun, the association's chief economist.
George Gero, vice president and precious-metals strategist with RBC Capital Markets Global Futures, looks for traders to continue factoring in potential for more stimulus in the U.S., Europe and China.
Economists are divided about the potential benefits of fresh stimulus, and Bernanke could point the stronger labor market as a key reason to delay any plans.