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John Williams: “I expect GDP growth this year to step down from last year's pace in part because of a slowdown in labor force growth due…”

On the recordMarch 20, 2025
I expect GDP growth this year to step down from last year's pace in part because of a slowdown in labor force growth due to lower immigration rates.
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John Williams
Montana

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Williams forecasts a slowdown in GDP growth linked to immigration rates.

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