Economists: Tough economic sledding will get smoother by year's end

With the housing market still skidding, consumers tightening their belts and the job market clearly weakening, the first half of this year will continue to be tough for the U.S. economy. But it gets better later this year and next, say University of Michigan economists.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news125073209.html">Economists: Tough economic sledding will get smoother by year's end</a></p> <p>With the housing market still skidding, consumers tightening their belts and the job market clearly weakening, the first half of this year will continue to be tough for the U.S. economy. But it gets better later this year and next, say University of Michigan economists.</p>