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The committee of academic economists that dates the beginning and end of recessions said it isn't ready to put an end date on the recession that began in December 2007.
A forecasting gauge of existing-home sales rose in December, suggesting the housing market is steadying after sharp swings caused by a government tax credit.
Personal incomes rose more than expected in December and consumer spending increased for the third straight month, helping the economy slowly recover from the worst recession in decades.
U.S. retailers largely saw a strong finish to the 2009 holiday season even though sales fell at apparel chains and department stores in December, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse.