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Trump Bump in U.S. Growth Forecasts Finds Its Limits

Economists halt U.S. growth upgrades based on policy prospects
Early optimism fades as reform plans stall: Bloomberg poll

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By Michelle Jamrisko and Catarina Saraiva

June 12, 2017 at 4:01 AM UTC

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Optimism surrounding the economic boost from President Donald Trump's stimulus package is fading, at least according to one measure.

None of the 44 economists in the latest Bloomberg monthly survey reported boosting economic growth projections in the past month based on assumptions that the White House will achieve its policy promises, compared to 31 percent in March when the question was first asked.