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Scott Bessent: There are no guarantees the U.S. would avoid a recession.

On the recordMarch 15, 2023
There are no guarantees the U.S. would avoid a recession.
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Scott Bessent

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Bessent discusses the uncertainty of avoiding a recession.

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