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Jul 2023
19m 16s

U.S. Economic Growth Accelerates, Despit...

The Wall Street Journal
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P.M. Edition for July 27. The U.S. economy is defying expectations of a slowdown. The Commerce Department reported GDP grew at a 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter. Labor economics reporter Sarah Chaney Cambon has more details. Plus, does Facebook polarize users? Technology reporter Jeff Horwitz explains why Meta and its research partners disagree. And, the Dow ends its winning streak, failing to notch a 14th straight day of gains. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

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