US economy slows, sparking fears of recession

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(NEW YORK) — The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of 2022, after years of growth, according to a new report.

Economists had expected consumer spending to accelerate in March, as rising wages prompted more American spending on services such as dining out and travel.

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