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Leading U.S. economist Mark Zandi talked about the economy during a visit to Salt Lake City.

Zandi outlined national issues and Utah's resilience in meetings with officials and community leaders.

Troublesome federal policy changes, overheated markets are challenging U.S. economic dominance.

Leading U.S. economist Mark Zandi shared one of his biggest current concerns with a group of Utah reporters Thursday.

“The national economy is struggling,” Zandi said. “It’s not in recession. It’s growing, but the rate of growth is slow. It’s below the economy’s potential, and you can see the struggles, most evidently in the job market.”

Zandi said the U.S. job market is in a state of stagnation with hiring at a virtual standstill across most sectors as business owners struggle to navig

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