The economy Obama now faces: Slow but gaininghttp://www.mydesert.com/viewart/20121110/BUSINESS/311100026/The-economy-Obama-now-faces-Slow-gaining?odyssey=nav|head Experts say resolving fiscal cliff is critical to preserving progress WASHINGTON — Here’s the assignment President Barack Obama has won with his re-election: improve an economy burdened by high unemployment, stagnant pay, a European financial crisis, slowing global growth and U.S. companies still too anxious to expand much.