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Landing padded: the global-recession risk

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Navigating Economic Uncertainty

This chapter examines concerns about a potential global recession, particularly focusing on rising unemployment and slowing job growth in the US. Despite fears highlighted in recent jobs reports, the chapter presents an optimistic view, noting improvements in inflation and robust corporate profit growth. It discusses the complexities of the current job market, the impact of stock market fluctuations, and the lingering effects of COVID-19 on economic indicators.

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