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The US economy's record swings: 4 essential reads

  • Written by Bryan Keogh, Senior Editor, Economy + Business
imageBack in the swing of things.AP Photo/Michael Probst

The U.S. economy rebounded from its unprecedented coronavirus plunge in the spring with a record surge over the summer, giving the president some good news just days before Election Day.

Gross domestic product climbed 33% in the third quarter, from July through September, according to the Commerce...

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