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U.S. Economy Surges in Q2 Despite Early-Year Tariff Turmoil

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Washington DC, After a rocky start to 2025 driven by the effects of the Trump-era tariff tensions, the American economy is showing strong signs of resilience. According to the Atlanta Federal Reserve, the estimated GDP growth for the first two months of the second quarter now sits at a robust 4.6%.

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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty and Trade Tensions

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Washington DC, the Federal Reserve announced yesterday that it will keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged, holding steady at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the third consecutive meeting. The move comes amid mixed economic signals and ahead of critical U.S.-China trade talks set to begin later this week.

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