U.S. Economy Grew More Slowly in the Second Quarter
economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarter — but consumer spending picked up steam.
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economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarter — but consumer spending picked up steam. (Image credit: Joe Raedle)
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Why it matters
The US economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.1% in the first quarter. Inflation stayed above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, with core inflation around 3.3% in June. Consumer spending remained strong, while rising imports and higher energy costs linked to the Middle East war slowed growth.
- What's the story?
- economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the spring, according to the Commerce Department. That's a modest slowdown from the previous quarter — but consumer spending picked up steam.
- How widely is it covered?
- 14 outlets, average source rating 7.7/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 8m ago.
How outlets are framing the same story
Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.
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GDP shows the economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter — but it’s even better than it looks
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