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2020-03-23 Economy

Coronavirus economy: Reports of an economic crash have been greatly exaggerated

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Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-03-23 14:47|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 In North Texas and Central Illinois, the real estate markets are off to a good start Sanitize after your house tour, of course. I suppose people restricted from travel and work have plenty of time to shop for a new house.

Posted by Bobby 2020-03-23 16:04|| 2020-03-23 16:04|| Front Page Top

#2 I have wondered how much economic activity goes away vs simply getting redirected in different directions. Obviously Amazon and Costco are doing well. Restaurants will have trouble, but surely some portion of our dining out budget will get spent on other things like video streaming, games and toilet paper.

Posted by Iblis 2020-03-23 18:50|| 2020-03-23 18:50|| Front Page Top

#3 Picked up some take-out pizza at Round Table. Delish

Posted by Frank G 2020-03-23 19:04|| 2020-03-23 19:04|| Front Page Top

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