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Trying to Predict a Recession
A look at the key indicators that have some economists worried
We look at one key indicator, the inverted yield curve, which has some economists worried that a recession could be on its way. A controversial gold mine gets the go-ahead in Armenia despite environmental concerns. And we hear from the project trying to tackle malnutrition in East Africa – Amar Ali, the chief executive of Improved Foods, tells us about his innovative way of getting high quality grains to Rwanda and Sudan.
(Image: A trader on Wall Street looking exasperated. Spencer Platt / Getty Images)
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Wed 21 Aug 201914:32GMT
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