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The American Economy. I welcome Elizabeth Peak.

She's a columnist at the Hill, comments at Fox News,

to comment on the American Economy,

the mystery of the American Economy. When last we met, the American economy

was strong, so strong that it became suspect. 2.7 growth projected by the IMF compared to our allies.

2 for Germany, 0.5 for the UK, 0.9 for Japan.

So you ask yourself what are we doing right? It might be that we're doing something

wrong. However, that paradox I need Liz's help with. Liz, a very good evening to you.

The economy is strong, and so is inflation or as so is the interpretation of inflation.

All waiting on the Federal Reserve to follow through on its promise to cut three times this year.

Maybe not.

There's not much here left.

And at the same time, the Federal Reserve looks to be hesitating.

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