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Michael Pearce
Academic
Chief US economist at Oxford Economics.
Notable Quotes
"The core of the economy is resilient."View Story →
"Any boost to the economy from lowering tariffs in the near-term is likely to be partly offset by a prolonged period of uncertainty."View Story →
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