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8/7/12

Italian economy contracts 0.7% in second quarter

Italy's economy shrank 0.7% in the second quarter, underlining a deepening recession, as government austerity measures continue to affect everything from factory activity to consumer spending.

Italy's GDP fell for the fourth quarter in a row, preliminary figures showed.  Compared with a year earlier, growth slumped by 2.5%, Istat said.

Read more: BBC News - Italian economy contracts 0.7% in second quarter

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