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January 27 - 31, 2020
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Good morning,

It's time to synthesize what happened in the news week. Let's go.

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U.S. Economy: The economy grew 2.1% in the 4th quarter of 2019, extending the record economic expansion which dates back to 2009 following the Great Recession. Yearly growth was 2.3% in 2019. Economists say the numbers signal a more muted, but still solid growth, and that the recent U.S.-China trade deal is reason for optimism in 2020.

Brexit is Official: By the end of today, Friday January 31, the UK will no longer be a member of the European Union. The UK will enter a transition period until the end of 2020, in which Britain will continue to comply with EU regulations. During this time, new agreements between the UK and EU will be discussed concerning economic trade, security, and immigration.

Trump Signs USMCA Trade Deal: The NAFTA replacement trade deal between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico was signed into law by President Trump on Thursday. The…

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