91. The French economy may emerge debilitated from the stand-off, economists warned. 92. The rising tide of consumer debt could become a torrent that drowns the entire economy, some economists warn. 93. This condition of the job market, with such low unemployment, cannot last, some economists warn. 94. Those moves, economists warn, might kill private demand and turn the stock market even more sour. 95. Thus, economists warn that deflation could come back to hurt consumers. 96. Until weeks ago, economists warned of unprecedented job losses, plunging corporate profits and financial crisis. 97. While that was twice market expectations, economists warned the rise in the second quarter would be lower, or even nil. 98. While some economists warn the economy is about to overheat, others expect inflation to remain moderate because any government will maintain a relatively tight fiscal policy. 99. Yet economists had warned the consumption tax increase could dampen individual and corporate spending. 100. Yet economists warn not to expect prices to rise quickly. |