Fact-check: does the US economy justify Trump's repeated praise?
BBC's fact-checking team has examined President Donald Trump's frequent claims that the US economy is strong. The report weighs the description against available data on the economy's performance.
Why it matters
The performance of the world's largest economy shapes financial markets, interest rates and the dollar. That in turn affects regional economies, including Gulf states whose currencies are pegged to the dollar.
Background
The economy is among the most prominent issues in US political debate, and its strength is typically gauged through indicators such as growth, inflation and the labor market. BBC's fact-checking team reviews public figures' statements against the available data.
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