IMF sees much stronger US growth, 2021 GDP up 7.0%

The Straits Times2021-07-02

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The IMF is bullish on the US economic recovery, predicting growth will hit 7 per cent this year - much stronger than previously forecast and "the fastest pace in a generation," the ...

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Atelophobia
2021-07-02
Atelophobia
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2021-07-02
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2021-07-02
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Wow! Stronger even in Covid period. ?
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2021-07-02
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Wew
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2021-07-02
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Good news??

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