A few have even called for increased spending on public works to further bolster the fragile economy.

The fragile new economy had to deal with low production and depopulation.

But something real has got to change before all this talk about a suddenly fragile economy will make any sense.

In this fragile economy, protecting jobs is my top priority.

There are clearly risks to the president in waiting to concede just how fragile the economy is.

The beasts were easy to kill, and every part of them was useful to the fragile economy.

It is true that these countries have more fragile economies.

The cost in humanitarian needs, and to its already fragile economy, is immense.

They fear that cheaper money at this point could damage the fragile economy.

And, like the rejected compromise, it should keep next year's hit small enough to protect a fragile economy.