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U.S. GDP Contracts 0.3% in Q1 Amid Trade Policy Turbulence

U.S. GDP Contracts 0.3% in Q1 Amid Trade Policy Turbulence

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2025-05-01 10:23:02
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The U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in the first quarter, marking its worst performance since 2022. Trade tensions exacerbated by tariff policies have disrupted global commerce, though economists stop short of declaring a recession.

Market volatility looms as investors weigh the impact of protectionist measures on growth-sensitive assets. Cryptocurrencies may face correlated sell-offs despite their traditional decoupling from macroeconomic data.

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