The 2010 outlook revisited

Here's a look back at what MONEY said was in store for 2010 and how the year has actually shaped up.

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Jobs

We said: As the sluggish recovery unfolded, the unemployment rate would fall slowly from double digits to 9.6% by the end of the year.

What happened: So far, the employment forecast has been spot on. The most recent unemployment reading: 9.6%.

Last updated November 11 2010: 5:13 PM ET

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30 yr fixed	3.80%	3.88%
15 yr fixed	3.20%	3.23%
5/1 ARM	3.84%	3.88%
30 yr refi	3.82%	3.93%
15 yr refi	3.20%	3.23%

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