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By Dempsey, Mary A.
Publication: Latin Trade
Date: Monday, July 1 2002

Mexico is betting that a rebound in the U.S. economy will soon spread across the border. The U.S. economy posted a 5.8% annualized first quarter growth rate but it's unclear whether that marks the beginning of a sustained economic recovery or a blip on the screen. Unemployment still remains high and corporate profits have yet to show signs of recovery. M

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