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				A recent Fed survey showed the economy held steady in early January. Some regions experienced modest declines in activity. | 
		
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				Prices for wholesale goods and services fell sharply in December, providing another sign that inflation is beginning to ease, though still high. | 
		
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				December's retail sales fell by the most in a year, and business equipment production slumped, indicating the economy may be losing momentum. |