Mixed Signals in the US Economy: Growth, Labor, and Retail Trends
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Despite rising inflation and a weakening job market due to tariffs and policy uncertainties, the U.S. economy may avoid a deep recession, with some indicators suggesting a soft patch rather than a crash, though companies and consumers are cautious about future impacts.
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