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US Economy Dips In 1Q

Clifford Bennett , Independent Economist

03-Mar-25 07:00

US Economy Dips In 1Q

With the US economy likely to see negative growth in 1st quarter and the impact of tariffs on Canada and Mexico still unknown, what will the Federal Reserve do with the Fed Fund rate? A question we pose to Clifford Bennett, Independent Economist whilst asking him about Asean economies.

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