Chief economist update: Boom in the USABY BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018 11:08AMAlthough it's not expected to move on interest rates at its July 31 meeting, the latest growth figures give the US Federal Reserve the green light if it decides to do so to prevent the risk of the economy from overheating.
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