Prospects for the US economy to end-2019

Job strength and low rates will power growth, but housing and industry will drag on GDP while trade and debts pose risks

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  • Tailwinds
  • Easy monetary policy
  • Labour market
  • Real wages
  • Headwinds
  • Weak housing market
  • Manufacturing softness
  • Consumer health and tighter credit
  • Other factors
  • Corporate debt and asset bubbles
  • Trade disputes
  • Policy possibilities

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