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The current recession is now roughly 16 months old, tying for the longest slump of the past half century. And it’s not likely to end anytime soon, according to the consensus. Still, some economic vital signs are starting to show a pulse. Look for these important yet fairly simple indicators to perk up before the broad economy does: more…