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[Director of the U.S. National Economic Council Hassett Predicts a Golden Year for the Economy] Director of the U.S. National Economic Council Hassett stated that unless a 'black swan' event occurs, the U.S. will experience a golden year in its economic history. He mentioned that if the growth rate in the first and second quarters of next year is only 3%, it would be disappointing, and he believes the growth rate could easily increase by another percentage point. Hassett also predicted that Federal Reserve policymakers would lower interest rates at next week's meeting and noted that now is a good time for the Federal Reserve to cautiously cut rates.