Biden says recession isn't inevitable, US in position to overcome inflation

The president's statement appeared to be about inflation rising worldwide, not necessarily whether countries had higher rates than the US

US President Joe Biden acknowledged that the possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin launching a full-scale invasion may have seemed far-fetched. (Photo: Bloomberg)

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2 min read Last Updated : Jun 18 2022 | 1:29 AM IST

US President Joe Biden said Thursday the American people are “really, really down” after a tumultuous two years with the coronavirus pandemic, volatility in the economy and now surging gasoline

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First Published: Jun 18 2022 | 1:26 AM IST

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Biden says recession isn't inevitable, US in position to overcome inflation

The president's statement appeared to be about inflation rising worldwide, not necessarily whether countries had higher rates than the US

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