Why the US Economy Suddenly Looks Shaky

Recent economic data has come in worse than forecasts predicted, with GDP growth falling and inflation still increasing. So in this video, we're going to explore the data, the factors that have influenced it and whether the US economy now looks shaky.

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US GDP vs G7 https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn02784/

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