<<<Not all economists believe a recession is here. Rich Yamarone, director of economic research at Argus Research Corp. in New York, said the dip in the unemployment rate and an increase in credit card borrowing reported yesterday by the Fed, show the job market and consumers still have some staying power.

"Not all the economic data suggest a recession," Yamarone said. But, he conceded, "That's getting harder to defend.">>>

Except George.