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Checks and Balance: Growth states

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Factors supporting the economy during monetary tightening

The economy had buffers such as locked-in low-interest rates by households and companies before aggressive rate hikes. Excess savings from fiscal stimulus led to pent up spending power, supporting the economy. The federal deficit remaining high as a share of GDP is another significant factor.

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