Is the US economy on 'the right track'? Biden dismisses recession fears
Is the US economy on 'the right track'? Biden dismisses recession fears
President Joe Biden said the country's economy is "on track", despite GDP hitting a low for the second time in a row.
President Joe Biden said the country's economy is "on track", despite GDP hitting a low for the second time in a row.
The US GDP has contracted again and raised the risk of a recession in the world's largest economy.
The US GDP has contracted again and raised the risk of a recession in the world's largest economy.
The Federal Reserve is trying to slow the country's economy to combat inflation without tipping it into a recession.
The Federal Reserve is trying to slow the country's economy to combat inflation without tipping it into a recession.
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by a sizable three-quarters of a point for a second straight time recently.
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by a sizable three-quarters of a point for a second straight time recently.
Economists predict a recession as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
Economists predict a recession as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
Consumer spending has also slowed as Americans bought fewer goods this year.
Consumer spending has also slowed as Americans bought fewer goods this year.
The Biden Administration has, however, claimed that other key economic indicators, such as employment, remain strong.
The Biden Administration has, however, claimed that other key economic indicators, such as employment, remain strong.
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