"Political Tensions Threaten US Economy Despite Recession Risks Fading"
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Business economists and analysts are less concerned about a recession in the US this year, with most attributing any potential downturn to external factors like geopolitical tensions rather than domestic economic issues. Despite inflation exceeding the Federal Reserve's 2% target through 2024, the combination of falling inflation and resilient economic growth has raised hopes for a "soft landing" without a recession. Concerns about political tensions, including the possibility of conflict with China and disruptions in the Middle East, as well as worries about US government finances, are on the rise among business forecasters.
Topics:business#economic-outlook#economics#federal-reserve#geopolitical-tensions#inflation#recession
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