US economy is slowly improving

Source: Marketwatch
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Latest reports show that US economy is gradually moving forward. Economists say the hiring and consumption have increased faster than expected. Nevertheless, they indicate that customers are unable to spend enough money to boost rapid economic growth. Although during July-September period there have been added about 117,000 jobs, wages are increasing very slowly advancing only by 1.8% in the past 12 months. Therefore, economists are sceptic regarding soon acceleration of US economy.

 

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