Economy News: A 'crucible of confusion' with no historical precedent is weighing on the economy, BofA says

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A strong cocktail of bullish and bearish macro factors has dimmed the economic outlook, and BofA says there's no historical precedent for the situation.
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Posted: 2026-05-18 10:56:00

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