World Business Report - Is there still hope for the US economy?

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The IMF's latest report acknowledges that US growth has actually been stronger this year than it was expecting. But with a government shutdown entering a third week, we see some worrying signs for the world's largest economy.

Also why France is giving up on its plans to increase the retirement age?

And President Trump has welcomed Argentina's liberaltarian president, Javier Milei, to the White House, days after the US agreed to provide major financial help.

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Published on Tuesday, 14th October 2025.

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