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Published December 1, 2022
Commercial Commercial InsightsThe US economy grew a buoyant 2.6% annualized in Q3, confirming Experian and Oxford Economics' view that the economy was not in recession. Indeed, the economy created a robust 261k jobs in October, while the unemployment rate came in near a historically low of 3.7%. Higher borrowing costs will weigh on corporate profits, hiring, and business investment. The consumer will feel the effects of an increase in unemployment and a reduction in excess savings. Download the full report to learn more.
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