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Still Irrational NPR's John Ydstie reports the trade deficit grew while consumer prices remained under control last month...signs that the thus far muted impact of the Asian financial crisis may have arrived. The stock market appeared not to notice though and finished higher for the fourth day this week.

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Still Irrational

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Still Irrational

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NPR's John Ydstie reports the trade deficit grew while consumer prices remained under control last month...signs that the thus far muted impact of the Asian financial crisis may have arrived. The stock market appeared not to notice though and finished higher for the fourth day this week.