Recent December News: December trade gap widens - Fri, 10 Feb 2012 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit widened slightly more than expected in December, as stronger U.S. economic growth lifted imports to the highest level in three-and-a-half years. The same Commerce Department report on Friday showed the closely watched deficit with China last year soared to a record high $295.5 billion, underscoring a continuing irritant in the U.S.-China relationship ... Lincoln Park Bancorp Announces Earnings for the Year Ended December 31, 2011 - Fri, 10 Feb 2012 LINCOLN PARK, N.J., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Park Bancorp (OTC Bulletin Board: LPBC) (the "Company"), the holding company of Lincoln Park Savings Bank, announced net income of $768,000, ... December factory growth dismal - Fri, 10 Feb 2012 The lower industrial output growth in the month was on expected lines as the eight core industries had registered a muted growth of 3.1 per cent in December, mainly because of the slackening output of crude oil, steel and natural gas. The core sector grew 6.3 per cent in December 2010. The eight industries together contribute 37.9 per cent to the overall IIP. Trade deficit widens to $48.8 billion in December - Fri, 10 Feb 2012 Monthly U.S. exports to Europe grew in December, a hopeful sign after a steep decline the previous month. But, some economists remain concerned that the region's debt crisis will still weigh on the U.S. economy this year. Economic Report: December trade deficit at widest in six months - Fri, 10 Feb 2012 The U.S. trade gap increases by 3.7% in December to $48.8 billion, the highest level in six months, according to Commerce Department data. For the year, the deficit hits $558 billion, 11.6% wider and the largest since 2008.
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