2009 in the rearview, 2010 steers toward growth

摘要

Most economists now agree that the longest recession the U.S. has endured since the 1930s bottomed out in June of last year. Before descending to that nadir, however, an ignominious list of lowlights was compiled. 1. For the first time since World War II, global gross domestic product (GDP) declined In 2009, falling; by Z.3%. 2. North American auto sales dropped to levels last seen in 1982. 3. Housing starts hit their lowest level since data began being recorded in January 1959.