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7/23/12

Global Economy in Worst Shape Since 2009 - by Paul Wiseman

Mounting fears about Spain's financial health help illustrate why the global economy is in its worst shape since 2009.

Six of the 17 countries that use the euro currency are in recession. The U.S. economy is struggling again. And the economic superstars of the developing world — China, India and Brazil — are in no position to come to the rescue. They're slowing, too.

The lengthening shadow over the world's economy illustrates one of the consequences of globalization: There's nowhere to hide.

Read more: Global Economy in Worst Shape Since 2009 - US News and World Report

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