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What's a 'quarter' anyway?
When economists talk about quarters, they're dividing the year into three-month chunks. The second quarter, for example, runs from April to June. This helps track changes over shorter periods and compare performance year on year, giving a clearer picture of economic trends beyond just annual figures.
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