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Aug 2024
16m 50s

Why recession fears are likely overblown

GOLDMAN SACHS
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Global markets sold off sharply amid rising US recession fears. Goldman Sachs Research’s Chief US Economist David Mericle explains why those concerns are likely overblown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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