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Fed's Barkin: U.S. "closing in" on taper, but could still take a few months

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug 11 (Reuters) - It may take a few months more for the U.S. job market to recover

Fed's Barkin: U.S. "closing in" on taper, but could still take a few months

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Fed's Barkin: U.S. "closing in" on taper, but could still take a few months

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