The US economy grew by an annualised rate of 5.7% between October and December, official figures have shown. The number, which is a first estimate, is a big rise from the previous quarter's growth rate of 2.2%. It suggests the country's economy is growing at its fastest pace for six years and confirms the US economy has left its year-long recession behind.
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