Roughly a year later, gold approached $1, 000 again, with the credit crunch in full swing, the economy deep in recession and the S&P 500-stock index hitting a 12-year low.

大约一年后，金价再度逼近每盎司1,000美元关口，当时信贷危机全面爆发、经济深陷衰退、标准普尔500指数跌至12年低点。

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Additionally, with each fuel market swing, budgets and credit lines are stretched, limiting the capital businesses need for operations and growth.

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Moreover, if Mr Obama tries to take credit for good news in swing states such as Ohio, Virginia and Florida, he will have to share it with incumbent Republican governors equally intent on reaping the political benefit.

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"Every time you mention the party, take credit or talk about the past, you lose swing voters, " says a Gore partisan of how Gore's consultants answer his concerns.

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