Washington, Oct 30, 2024 (AFP) - US economy's solid growth unlikely to register at ballot box

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2024-10-30
The US economy is set to report another quarter of solid growth Wednesday, less than a week before the presidential election, but analysts say it remains unclear if positive data can sway inflation-weary voters. Despite spending more, American consumers have been downbeat about their job and financial prospects -- meaning that Democrat Kamala Harris still comes out behind Republican Donald Trump in opinion polls about the economy. "If you were to......
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