In 2023, the U.S. economy is characterized by a delicate balance, with initial high growth predictions not fully met in actual economic expansion. The third quarter showed a 4.9% growth rate, lower than the 5.2% expected. This still marks an improvement from the second quarter’s 2.1% growth. A key factor in this reduced rate was […]
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