Spain's economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in fourth quarter, edging toward new recession

30 January 2012, 3:13 am

MADRID - Spain's economy contracted by 0.3 per cent during the fourth quarter, according to official figures released Wednesday, edging the country closer to a new recession as it deals with huge levels of unemployment and painful austerity cuts.... Read More »

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