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Economics: ITR forecast signals return to ‘normalized’ growth

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And let’s not talk about the broader global impact that the war in Ukraine has had on many different industries and countries. I can understand where the growing lack of confidence comes from, and there is no need to disparage those who collect and report the data. On top of that, the U.S. We’re just not going to spend any money.’

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Navigating the ‘new retail normal’

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The situation has been further complicated by the war in Ukraine, which is now in its 11 th month. During the height of the crippling shipping delays, Striegel reported that his customers, while frustrated, understood the complexity of the situation and rolled with the proverbial punches. “No

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