Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing:

Americans’ fear of losing their jobs is as high as it was back in 2009, as U.S. growth sputters.

Chicago’s credit rating was cut to junk after the state Supreme Court rejected a pensions overhaul.

China cut interest rates for the third time in six monthsto combat a slowing economy.

Russia’s economy shrank by 1.9% in the 1st quarter, indicating a milder recession than in 2009.

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