U.S. Economy Recovers With Strong Consumption Gains
Real consumption rose 0.5 percent in December marking the fastest pace since January and pending home sales jumped. JPMorgan Chase economists lift their first quarter growth forecast as IBM Visa and General Electric beat expectations signaling ongoing strength. The article notes GDP surpassed pre pandemic peak, wage gains, and the heavy fiscal stimulus fueling the rebound with debate on inflation and debt. It also contrasts Europe’s slower recovery amid Russia's war and discusses policy impacts and entrepreneurship trends.
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