Lower Oil Prices and U.S. Economic Activity
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After a period of stability, oil prices started to decline in mid-2015, and this downward trend continued into early 2016.
Is Cheaper Oil Good News or Bad News for U.S. Economy?
Oil prices have declined substantially since the summer of 2014.