The US economy continues to show signs of stabilizing at a slower pace of growth, based on a broad set of economic and financial indicators. Although the possibility of a recession can’t be ruled out in the second half of 2019 and beyond, the risk of economic contraction remains low at the moment and for the immediate future.
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