Last year, the US outpaced China with a 6.3% GDP growth, showcasing strong consumer spending and a quick recovery from the pandemic. This achievement surprised many, including Cornell University’s Eswar Prasad, who highlighted the US’s economic resilience and China’s facing hurdles. Despite expectations of a US recession due to interest rate hikes, the American economy […]
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