Did the economy actually get stronger during the Iran war? Here’s what the numbers tell us
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 11:34 UTC
- Sources: MarketWatch
The US economy got off to a slow start in 2026 but finished strong at the end of the first quarter, despite the war with Iran.
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