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US GDP grows, rental market struggles

The US GDP grew at an overall rate of 3.3% well above the 2% that was predicted. Despite this many people are struggling to meet monthly rental payments.

US GDP grew at an overall rate of 3.3% well above the 2% that was predicted but we hear how some people are struggling to pay rent.

We also find out what is going on in the gaming world as Microsoft is slashing 8% of its workforce in their gaming division.

Pursuing the theme of ageism in the workplace, we're asking how far you'd go to look younger to clinch a new job opportunity.

Ed Butler discusses this and more business news with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Diane Brady in the US and Yoko Ishikura in Japan.

(Picture: Row of houses in a suburb in the US Picture Credit: Getty Images)

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  • Fri 26 Jan 2024 01:06GMT

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