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Sep 2023
16m 36s

Why U.S. Growth Is Still Going Strong

The Wall Street Journal
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A.M. Edition for Sep. 5. There are three reasons why the U.S. economy continues to remain resilient despite slowing global growth. Chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos explains what’s driving the data and what could become the eventual tipping point for the world’s biggest economy. Plus, China’s biggest property developer narrowly avoids default. And our exclusive report on why battery recycling is becoming the hottest trade for investors. Sandra Kilhof hosts.

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