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US economy grows at speed

The US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter amid solid gains in consumer spending and business investments.

The US has reported a growth rate of 2.8% so is it enough to signal the end of fears about a recession? Roger Hearing speaks to Bonnie Wilson, Associate Professor, Department of Economics at Saint Louis University.

Also find out why Donald Trump takes centre stage at this years Bitcoin conference. We find out why Mr Trump wasn鈥檛 always the staunch crypto supporter he is today.

And, Venezuela鈥檚 presidential election takes place this Sunday, with a unified opposition hoping to remove President Nicolas Maduro from power. Catherine Ellis reports from the town of Barquisimeto

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  • Thu 25 Jul 2024 21:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service Europe and the Middle East
  • Thu 25 Jul 2024 22:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service except Europe and the Middle East