Fears of a recession grow as the U.S. economy slow down
Clip: 4/28/2022 | 6m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
As the U.S. economy slows down, fears of a possible recession grow
The U.S. economy slowed down over the first three months of the year, the first time it has contracted since the pandemic brought it to a screeching halt. There have been other troubling signs, most notably inflation and concerns over the rise in borrowing costs. Diane Swonk, of the economic services firm Grant Thornton, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
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Fears of a recession grow as the U.S. economy slow down
Clip: 4/28/2022 | 6m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
The U.S. economy slowed down over the first three months of the year, the first time it has contracted since the pandemic brought it to a screeching halt. There have been other troubling signs, most notably inflation and concerns over the rise in borrowing costs. Diane Swonk, of the economic services firm Grant Thornton, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
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