Even without U.S. "cliff," world economy teeters

The global economy is on edge – and that’s without the U.S. “fiscal cliff.” Among rich nations, the U.S. outlook remains the least troublesome. But given a recession in the euro zone and a recent contraction in Japan, that’s not saying a lot. At the same time, many emerging markets are hurting…

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Even without U.S. "cliff," world economy teeters