While world stocks have risen more than 5 percent alreadythis year, led by Wall Street's surge to record highs, boursesfrom China to Brazil are flat to negative in dollar terms,unnerving those who fear a third year of stop-start performance.

Consumer debt was virtually unchanged, at nearly $8,300 in 2010, helping explain weak sales of automobiles, furniture and appliances.

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