Consumer Analysis Slow and Steady Improvement in Labor MarketsJanuary's job losses were in line with expectations, though the unemployment rate's decline was a surprise. Price-to-Rent Ratio Narrows, but Not Enough High price-to-rent ratio encourages strategic defaults, adding to foreclosures. Credit Crunch Easing but Not Yet Turning Around Lenders will need to ease standards before credit can flow normally. In Brief
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