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With Economy Improving, Obama Would Beat Romney: Poll

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama - bolstered by a stronger economic outlook and recent job growth - would win in a match-up against the two leading Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, a poll on Monday showed. A Washington Post-ABC News survey of 1,000 adults found that, for the first time, Obama's prospects have brightened against his potential rivals ...

Pakistan ‘highly Vulnerable’ To Economy Shocks, Needs Tax Reform, Imf Says

Pakistan must stem risks to a “highly vulnerable” economy that include inflation projected at 12 percent, a widening budget deficit and declining currency reserves, the International Monetary Fund said.

Analysis: Iran Economy Could Limp Along Under Sanctions

DUBAI (Reuters) - Tightening international sanctions against Iran look set to shrink its economy, push up inflation and further erode its currency, but they may fail to deliver a knock-out blow that forces Tehran to compromise on its nuclear ambitions. Few areas of Iran's economy now remain untouched by the sanctions. Because of payments difficulties, Iranian ships have in recent days stopped ...

Indonesian Economy Grows 6.5% In 2011, Most Since Asian Crisis

--Indonesia economy grew 6.5% on-year in the fourth quarter thanks to its vast domestic market

Indonesian Economy Grows Fastest Since 1996 As Investment Climbs

Indonesia’s economy grew last year at the fastest pace since before the Asian financial crisis as rising investment and domestic spending countered a slowdown in export demand due to Europe’s debt crisis.

Indonesia’s Economy Grows At Fastest Pace Since 1996 As Investment Climbs

Indonesia’s economy grew last year at the fastest pace since before the Asian financial crisis as rising investment and domestic spending countered a slowdown in export demand due to Europe’s debt crisis.

With Job Spurt, Us Economy Races Ahead Of Europe

The latest surge in US job creation suggests the world's biggest economy is gathering momentum -- in contrast with the recession taking hold in parts of Europe.

Spanish Economy 'to Shrink 1.5% In 2012'

The Spanish economy will shrink by around 1.5 percent this year as a contraction that began last quarter deepens, Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said in an interview published Sunday.

Analysis: How Economy Is Viewed Can Differ Sharply

The stronger the economy gets, the more the presidential race comes down to what voters believe: Are things actually getting better? Or is it all still a mess?If the economy's direction is the key, President ...

Economy Likely Started 2012 With Solid Job Growth

The economy likely produced another solid month of hiring in January, a promising start for 2012.