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To: smolejv@gmx.net who wrote (44099)	12/31/2003 4:43:20 AM
From: smolejv@gmx.net	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74559

a "german economy in 2004" factoid 6 (six, &%&%$#!!..) of work-free/holidays fall on weekends in 2004. When predictions are adjusted vs ref year 1995 that could mean an extra 0.6% in GDP. dj

To: smolejv@gmx.net who wrote (44099)	12/31/2003 4:47:14 AM
From: TobagoJack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

DJ, It would appear that, at least in the case of Germany, between strong export performance, lack of war spending, and the need to reform social contract, can use, stand, and appreciate a USD1.50:Euro 1.00 exchange rate :0) We will be celebrating the arrival of 2004 in about two hours with a hotpot dinner with family and friends, and here I am, at a fork in the road, one leading to USD bounce and the other on way to uncontrolled USD smackdown, trying to decide, before the guests show up and dinner is served. Talk about pressure, and we are not even in 2004 yet! Chugs, Jay