======U.S. Economic Outlook: First Half 2020======
The U.S. economy experienced a significant contraction in the first half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://repositorio.cepal.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/97178c68-eacb-4213-91cf-2816a612b44f/content|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
[[encyclopedia:economic_commission_for_latin_america|Economic Commission for Latin America]] 
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|Authors:  |  Ines Bustillo, Helvia Velloso  |
|Geographic focus:  |United States, Latin America And The Caribbean   |
|Page count:  |29 páginas.  |

=====Methods=====
The research utilized data analysis of economic indicators such as GDP growth, retail sales, industrial production, labor market trends, inflation rates, monetary and fiscal policies, financial conditions, and the external sector. It also included forecasts from market sources and government agencies.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The U.S. economy faced a historic decline in the first half of 2020, with a 32.7% annual rate contraction in Q2 and a 5% contraction in Q1. The downturn was driven by a collapse in private consumption, particularly in the services sector, due to COVID-19 shutdowns. While a rebound is projected for Q3, the recovery is expected to be slow, with uncertainty surrounding virus containment, vaccine development, and additional economic support measures. The fiscal response was prompt, but further relief is under debate. The economic outlook remains uncertain, heavily influenced by the pandemic's trajectory and policy interventions.  \\ 
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