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Economics: ITR forecast signals return to ‘normalized’ growth

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But what they didn’t get right in the media was that exports out of the United States in the first quarter of ’22 were at a record high level.”. There’s no reason for it, no reason to be worried about it,” Beaulieu stated. A rise in exports during the period actually bodes well for the U.S. market, Beaulieu noted. “We

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Economics: Headwinds will moderate growth in 2024 

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Yes, I think 2024 and 2025 will be tough, but in 2026 you’ll find that lending standards will begin to ease again.” Impact of Israel-Hamas conflict on the U.S. Betting big on America With all the talk of political divisions and economic challenges facing America, ITR is still betting big on the U.S. economy,” Beaulieu said.

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