A key measure of manufacturing activity plummeted in October, falling far worse than analysts had expected.

Consumer cutbacks could lead to falling prices, suffocating investment and worsening joblessness for months.

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Consumer cutbacks could lead to falling prices, suffocating fresh investment and worsening joblessness for months or even years, economists say.

Consumer cutbacks could lead to falling prices, suffocating fresh investment and worsening joblessness for months or even years, economists say.

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The International Monetary Fund, onetime firefighter for the global economy, is suddenly being called back into action, even as its chief stumbles on his way to the rescue.

The International Monetary Fund, onetime firefighter for the global economy, is suddenly being called back into action, even as its chief stumbles on his way to the rescue.

A measure of American manufacturing activity contracted more than expected in September as new orders slowed sharply.