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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Richard Partington Economics correspondent

UK and US poised to fall into recession as interest rates dampen growth

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US could fall into recession in the second half of this year or in 2024, say analysts. Photograph: Brendan McDermid/Reuters

Stubbornly high inflation and higher borrowing costs are poised to drive the economies of the UK, Germany and US into recession, the leading rating agency Moody’s has warned.

In a downbeat forecast for growth across advanced G20 economies, it said a ramping up of interest rates by central banks on both sides of the Atlantic was expected to weigh on economic growth this year.

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