Economics
What Props Up First-Quarter U.S. Growth May Be a Drag Later
- Boosts from trade, inventories seen bringing expansion to 2.3%
- Fed likely to remain on hold, await further signs of strength
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The U.S. economy’s first quarter is looking a lot rosier than a few weeks ago, but the factors supporting that growth may be more ephemeral rather than a sign of sustained momentum.