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December's reading was significantly higher than a Bloomberg forecast based on a survey of economists, which had predicted the figure to hold steady at 49.2.
From Barron's
The reading topped the 49.4 forecast from economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal and ended an eight-month run below the 50 mark that separates expansion and contraction.
“As with all officer-involved incidents, this matter was subject to an external review process, and we recognize the importance of that process in ensuring accountability and adherence to the rule of law,” the statement read.
From Los Angeles Times
The December reading was exactly in line with the median forecast of a 2.3% increase in a Wall Street Journal poll of nine economists.
Mr Slimani, who arrived at Willesden Magistrates' Court wearing a cowboy hat and fur coat, had consumed cough medicine - which can impact a reading's accuracy - his defence said.
From BBC
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