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The double-whammy that's about to hit the US economy

Consumer spending is showing signs of slowing — right as the Fed starts raising interest rates. That's going to be a double drag on the US economy.

  • US economy faces double whammy of slowing consumer spending and Fed rate hikes
  • Consumer spending expected to decelerate due to inflation, income growth, geopolitical uncertainty

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