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Anatomy of a soft economy August 18, 2011: 5:00 AM ET It's been a tough slog coming out of the Great Recession. As for a double dip, consider this: We've had only three in 160 years. Here's a look at how this recovery compares with recessions past.

China Economic 'Facade' Starts to Show Cracks: Chanos Published: Wednesday, 18 May 2011 | 8:16 AM ET By: Jeff Cox China's economy is showing real signs of weakening, particularly in real estate, and even could tip into a recession, hedge fund manager Jim Chanos told CNBC.

'Just a bad trend' - 500,000 jobless claims NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A government report Thursday brought bad news for workers and the economy: The number of unemployed Americans seeking a financial lifeline has reached its highest level in nine months. ...

Is Docklands sinking Melbourne @ 5 Million? ALAN DAVIES | AUG 12, 2010 7:26PM Docklands has been roundly and rightly criticised for its appalling urban design but it has nevertheless been spectacularly successful in attracting business to locate by the water. http://blogs.crikey.com.au/theurbanist/2010/08/12/is-docklands-sinking-melbourne-5-million/

Youth Unemployment Hits Record High - CNBC By: Patrick Allen CNBC Senior News Editor Global youth unemployment has hit a record high following the financial crisis and is likely to get worse later this year, the International Labor Organization (ILO) said Thursday. ...

Friday's Jobs Report: Forecast Is For More Disappointment - CNBC US private sector employers likely added about 100,000 jobs in the month of July, but a new round of state and local government layoffs may add new weight to the jobless rate. ...

US Unemployment Could Rise Before It Drops: Geithner - CNBC Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the U.S. unemployment rate could rise for two months before it drops, potentially deepening Democrats' problems in the November congressional elections. …

Editorial Cartoons http://i.usatoday.net/news/opinion/_photos/2010/08/02/e100802_pettpg-vertical.jpg By Joel Pett, Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader, Cartoonists and Writers Syndicate, for USA TODAY

Have Jobs Become a Leading Indicator? - CNBC

Europe Debt Crisis: Spain Jobless Rate up to 20.09 Percent - CNBC