US High School Economics class: US economy is heading for soft landing, FT survey says
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Economic indicators
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US economy is heading for soft landing, FT survey says
What is a smooth landing?
What indicator(s) do economists use to predict recessions? Why are these signals difficult to interpret?
Based on current indicators, what do you predict the Fed will do at its next meeting?
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