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What's News - US growth steady, economists optimistic about 2020; Mexican ride share battle

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The US economy grew at a 2.1 percent rate in the fourth quarter, and grew 2.3 percent for 2019. That's a steady pace, and the Wall Street Journal's Harriet Torry says economists are optimistic about this year. Plus, there's a big ride share battle going on in Mexico, and it's fuelled by Softbank. Robbie Whelan fills us in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Jan 2020 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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