The Conference Board Economics Watch<sup>®</sup> United States View
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The Conference Board Economics Watch® United States View

U.S. economy still not fully in the clear

•   Underlying private sector activity stronger than headline Q4 GDP

•   Upward revisions to employment indicate stronger labor market

•   However, productivity growth has stalled

•   Dysfunctional government & tighter fiscal policy are large downside risk


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