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US treasury secretary says economic growth will be slower this quarter amid war

Published April 15, 2026
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that the economy will be slower this quarter amid the Iran war but that it is in good shape and will rebound, Reuters reports.

He added that oil prices do not appear to be weighing on inflation expectations.

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