IMF cut the US 2022 GDP growth projection to 2.3% from 2.9% in late June

The International Monetary Fund has cut the US 2022 growth projection to 2.3% from 2.9% in late June, due to revised US data.

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IMF cuts US 2022 GDP growth projection to 2.3% from 2.9% in late June, due to revised US data.

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