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Economy Improves Amid Pandemic

The economy rose 6.4% in the first quarter.

Economy Improves Amid Pandemic
Gerry Broome / AP
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New numbers show 2021 is off to a great start on the economic front.

The economy rose 6.4% in the first quarter.

That's as more people get vaccinated, the job market improves and that latest round of stimulus payments.

In normal times, the economy grows around 2 to 2.5%.

So this drastic increase means we may be on the road to economic recovery.