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AI boom, shoppers lift US economy despite oil shock

Figures suggest the United States economy is growing strongly, helped by an artificial intelligence boom and resilient shoppers despite higher oil costs. Yet many voters still give the economy poor marks, highlighting a gap between growth and public sentiment.
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