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U.S. Labor, Housing Markets Data Underscore Economy’s Stamina
Reuters, Feb. 23, 2017–Lucia Mutikani
“All indications are that job creation remains solid, underscoring the resiliency of the nearly eight-year economic recovery,” said Jim Baird, chief investment officer at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Kalamazoo, Mich. “A March (rate) hike cannot be ruled out.”