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U.S. Economic Growth Slows Amid Tariff Pressures: A 2025 Outlook

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📉 U.S. Economic Growth Slows Amid Tariff Pressures: A 2025 Outlook As 2025 unfolds, the U.S. economy is showing signs of strain amid a global slowdown and heightened trade barriers. Here's a detailed look at the latest forecasts and implications based on insights from the OECD, Federal Reserve, and key market indicators . 📊 1. U.S. Growth Forecast Downgraded by OECD The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revised the U.S. GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 1.6% , down from 2.8% in 2024 . The forecast for 2026 remains muted at 1.5% , reflecting persistent uncertainty driven by: Elevated trade barriers Reduced consumer spending power Sluggish business investment 💸 2. Tariffs Fueling Inflation & Trade Costs The average U.S. tariff rate has climbed to 15.4% , the highest level since 1938 . These tariffs have raised import costs, which are now being passed on to consumers: Projected consumer price inflation is expected to rise to...
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Building Human Capital: Empowering Through Education and Skill Development

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Introduction: Investing in human capital through education and skill development is vital for fostering economic growth, reducing inequality, and enhancing societal well-being. In this post, we'll explore the importance of building human capital, the challenges faced, and the transformative impact of education and skill development initiatives. Education: Empowering Minds and Shaping Futures Foundational Learning: Access to quality primary and secondary education lays the foundation for lifelong learning, critical thinking, and personal development. Initiatives like the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) aim to ensure universal elementary education and bridge educational disparities. Higher Education: Investing in higher education institutions and research facilities fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and intellectual capital. Programs such as the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) focus on improving infrastructure, faculty quality, and academic standards in universities and ...
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