12/27/2024

Rite of Spring: U.S. Economy Warms Up After Winter’s Chill

The U.S. economy is stabilizing after another rough winter, shrugging off worries about a recession or prolonged slowdown.

Economic gauges released Tuesday showed a pickup in industrial output, continued momentum in the housing sector and firming inflation all pointing to stronger—though still unspectacular—growth in the second quarter. That joined other recent data showing a rebound in retail sales, rising consumer confidence and…

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