US economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate
3 years ago

US economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.3% rate in the third quarter, slightly better than previously thought, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. “History is repeating itself with the COVID virus suddenly reappearing and dampening economic growth prospects,” said Sung Won Sohn, an economics and business professor Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Kathy Bostjancic, chief U.S. financial economist for Oxford, said the firm’s current assessment was that the resurgence of COVID-19 could reduce growth next year from 4.3% to 4.1% and that if Biden’s Build Back Better program is completely derailed, that could likely shave another 0.4 percentage points in 2022, lowering it to around 3.7% and chop a half-point from growth in 2023, reducing it to below 2%. She said under these assumptions, job growth could be 750,000 lower by this time next year if economic growth slows as much as she fears.

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U.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate
5 days, 3 hours ago

U.S. economy grows at 3.1% pace in third quarter, an upgrade from previous estimate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The American economy grew at a healthy 3.1% annual clip from July through September, propelled by vigorous consumer spending and an uptick in exports, the government said in an upgrade to its previous estimate. Third-quarter growth in U.S. gross domestic product — the economy’s output of goods and services — accelerated from the April-July rate of 3% and …

5.4%: Q2 GDP growth slowest in seven quarters
3 weeks, 3 days ago

5.4%: Q2 GDP growth slowest in seven quarters

Hindustan Times  

India’s economy expanded at a lower-than-expected 5.4% in the three months ended September, with sluggish growth in manufacturing and private consumption, a reflection of weak demand because of high borrowing costs, inflation and weak real wage growth. The headline GDP growth number is 1.3 percentage points lower than the June quarter print and the lowest in seven quarters, since the …

Q2 GDP growth falls to 5.4 per cent, lowest in seven quarters
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Q2 GDP growth falls to 5.4 per cent, lowest in seven quarters

New Indian Express  

The second quarter GDP numbers sprang a negative surprise with real GDP registering a 5.4 per cent growth against 6.7 per cent in the first quarter due to sluggish manufacturing and private consumption. Private final consumption grew at 6 per cent during the quarter, lower than the 7.4 per cent growth recorded during the first quarter. The consumption slowdown was …

US Economy Expands 2.8% In Q3, Driven By Strong Consumer Spending
3 weeks, 5 days ago

US Economy Expands 2.8% In Q3, Driven By Strong Consumer Spending

ABP News  

The US economy grew at a robust annual rate of 2.8 per cent from July to September, driven by solid consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government reported on Wednesday. Consumer spending, which drives about 70 per cent of US economic activity, accelerated to a 3.5 per cent annual rate in the third quarter, up from 2.8 per …

US Q3 GDP data: US economy grows 2.8% YoY in third quarter on steady consumer spending
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US Q3 GDP data: US economy grows 2.8% YoY in third quarter on steady consumer spending

Live Mint  

The US economy expanded steadily in the third quarter, largely powered by a broad-based advance in consumer spending and steady business investment. Gross domestic product increased at a 2.8 percent annualized pace in the third quarter, the second estimate of the Bureau of Economic Analysis figures showed Wednesday. The government’s other main gauge of economic activity — gross domestic income …

US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of third-quarter growth. Still, American voters — exasperated by high prices — were unimpressed by the steady growth and chose this month to return Donald Trump …

Economic growth hits 0.8% in Q3, ahead of eurozone and US
1 month, 1 week ago

Economic growth hits 0.8% in Q3, ahead of eurozone and US

Dutch News  

The Dutch economy grew by an estimated 0.8% in the third quarter of this year when compared with the second, national statistics agency CBS said on Thursday. Economic growth was also up 1.1% in the second quarter, an upward revision of 0.1 percentage point on the earlier estimate. Higher government and consumer spending are behind the increase, chief economist Peter …

U.S. Economy Grew At Healthy 2.8% Pace Last Quarter On Strength Of Consumer Spending
1 month, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Economy Grew At Healthy 2.8% Pace Last Quarter On Strength Of Consumer Spending

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates. Wednesday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — slowed slightly from its 3% growth rate in …

China's Economic Growth Soars, Boosting Hopes for Full-Year Target
2 months ago

China's Economic Growth Soars, Boosting Hopes for Full-Year Target

China Daily  

China's economic growth in the third quarter has exceeded expectations, with the country's GDP growing by 4.6 percent year-on-year. This strong performance is expected to continue in the rest of the year, with analysts predicting a full-year growth target of 5.0 percent or higher. The government has also eased monetary and property policies, increased investment spending, and vowed to replace …

Q3 growth ups hopes of meeting full-year target
2 months ago

Q3 growth ups hopes of meeting full-year target

China Daily  

By Zhou Lanxu and Ouyang Shijia | China Daily | Updated: 2024-10-19 07:25 A view of Beijing's CBD area on Aug 19, 2022. David Chao, Invesco's global market strategist for the Asia-Pacific region, said: "Given the recently announced stimulus measures, I'm confident that economic growth is likely to accelerate in the fourth quarter, which is likely to boost full-year 2024 …

UK growth slows slightly in second quarter
4 months, 1 week ago

UK growth slows slightly in second quarter

Hindustan Times  

Britain's economy grew 0.6 percent in the April-June period, a slight slowdown compared with the first three months of the year, official data showed on Thursday. UK growth slows slightly in second quarter The country's economy is growing after it exited a mild recession at the end of last year, helped by inflation falling back from four-decade highs. "The new …

Something is happening to the US economy only seen once before
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Something is happening to the US economy only seen once before

Daily Mail  

The US economy accelerated last quarter, with consumers and businesses increasing their spending despite the continual pressure of high interest rates. GDP rose at an annual rate of 2.8 percent for the quarter from April through June 2024 The GDP report showed that businesses are continuing to invest and household spending remains strong. Alongside the growth of the economy, inflation …

US economy rebounds with 2.8% GDP growth in Q2; price pressures easing
4 months, 4 weeks ago

US economy rebounds with 2.8% GDP growth in Q2; price pressures easing

Business Standard  

The US economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter amid solid gains in consumer spending and business investment, but inflation pressures subsided, leaving intact expectations of a September interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of the economy, increased at around a 2.3 per cent rate after slowing to a …

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
4 months, 4 weeks ago

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. The central bank’s favored inflation gauge rose at a 2.6% annual rate last quarter, down from 3.4% in the first quarter of the year. the Fed thinks that it’s getting close …

U.S. economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
4 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

LA Times  

Amazon employees in South Gate load packages on carts before putting them on trucks for delivery last week as part of the company’s Prime Day event. The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. The central bank’s favored inflation gauge rose …

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the slowest quarterly growth since spring 2022, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate. The Commerce Department had previously estimated that the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — advanced at a 1.3% rate …

US economic growth last quarter revised down from 1.6% to 1.3%, inflation cools
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US economic growth last quarter revised down from 1.6% to 1.3%, inflation cools

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. economy grew more slowly in the first quarter than previously estimated after downward revisions to consumer and equipment spending and a key measure of inflation ticked down, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to possibly begin cutting interest rates before the end of the year. Details of the report showed that consumer spending growth, revised down by 0.5 …

US economic growth last quarter is revised down from 1.6% rate to 1.3%, but consumers kept spending
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US economic growth last quarter is revised down from 1.6% rate to 1.3%, but consumers kept spending

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Commerce Department had previously estimated that the nation’s …

UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7% growth in 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7% growth in 2024

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations reported improved prospects for the world economy since its January forecast on Thursday, pointing to a better outlook in the United States and several large emerging economies including Brazil, India and Russia. “Globally, energy and food prices are inching upward in recent months, but I think a bit more insidious even is the persistence …

UK economy exits recession after 0.6% growth in latest quarter
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UK economy exits recession after 0.6% growth in latest quarter

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ONS director of economic statistics Liz McKeown said: “After …

U.K. exits recession with better-than-expected 0.6% GDP growth
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.K. exits recession with better-than-expected 0.6% GDP growth

The Hindu  

The data will be welcome news for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who said the economy had “turned a corner” Britain's economy grew by the most in nearly three years in the first quarter of 2024, ending the shallow recession it entered in the second half of last year and delivering a boost to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of an …

US economic growth in first quarter falls short of expectations at 1.6%; inflation may heat up
7 months, 4 weeks ago

US economic growth in first quarter falls short of expectations at 1.6%; inflation may heat up

Hindustan Times  

The US economy expanded less than projected in the first three months of 2024 as exports and consumer spending declined, confirming the expectations of the financial markets that the Federal Reserve would postpone rate-cutting until September. The first quarter saw the US economy rise by 1.6 percent, according to the government data. The first quarter saw the world's largest economy …

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
7 months, 4 weeks ago

US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid pace. Gregory Daco, chief economist at the tax and consulting firm EY, noted that the underlying economy looks solid, though it’s slowing from last …

U.S. growth fell sharply to 1.6% last quarter, pressured by high interest rates
7 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. growth fell sharply to 1.6% last quarter, pressured by high interest rates

LA Times  

Robots assemble solar panels at the Hanwha Qcells Solar plant in Dalton, Ga., in 2023. On Thursday, the government reported that U.S. economic growth slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace. The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic …

IMF’s Georgieva says there’s ‘plenty to worry about’ despite recovery for many economies
8 months ago

IMF’s Georgieva says there’s ‘plenty to worry about’ despite recovery for many economies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that the world economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of higher interest rates and the shock of war in Ukraine and Gaza, but “there is plenty to worry about,’' including stubborn inflation and rising levels of government debt. In the United States, she said, “the flipside’’ of …

China’s economy beats expectations, growing 5.3 percent in first quarter
8 months, 1 week ago

China’s economy beats expectations, growing 5.3 percent in first quarter

Al Jazeera  

Statistics agency says economy has made ‘good start’ to the year under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping. China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year, a boost for policymakers grappling with a property-sector crisis, weak consumer demand and mounting government debt. The NBS said in a statement that the economy had made …

First-quarter GDP grows 5.3 percent year-on-year
8 months, 1 week ago

First-quarter GDP grows 5.3 percent year-on-year

China Daily  

China's economy grew more strongly than expected in the first quarter while pressures and challenges from insufficient demand persist, bolstering the case for more policy stimulus to consolidate the recovery trend. China's GDP grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday. NBS data showed China's value-added industrial …

China reports 5.3% GDP growth for Q1
8 months, 1 week ago

China reports 5.3% GDP growth for Q1

China Daily  

By Ouyang Shijia | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-04-16 10:02 China's gross domestic product expanded by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter after a 5.2 percent rise in the fourth quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, boding well for a steady economic recovery in the following months. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, China's GDP grew by 1.6 percent in the first …

China reports 5.3% GDP growth for Q1
8 months, 1 week ago

China reports 5.3% GDP growth for Q1

China Daily  

By Ouyang Shijia | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-04-16 10:02 China's gross domestic product expanded by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter after a 5.2 percent rise in the fourth quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, boding well for a steady economic recovery in the following months. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, China's GDP grew by 1.6 percent in the first …

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate
8 months, 3 weeks ago

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4% annual rate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.4% annual pace from October through December, the government said Thursday in an upgrade from its previous estimate. But last quarter’s growth was still a solid performance, coming in the face of higher interest rates and powered by growing consumer spending, exports and business investment in buildings and software. In the …

US economy grew solid 3.2% in fourth quarter, a slight downgrade from government’s initial estimate
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US economy grew solid 3.2% in fourth quarter, a slight downgrade from government’s initial estimate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.2% annual pace from October through December, propelled by healthy consumer spending, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday in a slight downgrade from its initial estimate. U.S. growth has now topped 2% for six straight quarters, defying fears that high interest rates would tip the world’s largest economy into a recession. The …

US economy grew solid 3.2% in fourth quarter, a slight downgrade from government's initial estimate
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US economy grew solid 3.2% in fourth quarter, a slight downgrade from government's initial estimate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. economy grew at …

Recession has struck some of the world’s top economies. The US keeps defying expectations
10 months, 1 week ago

Recession has struck some of the world’s top economies. The US keeps defying expectations

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — As some of the world’s biggest economies stumble into recession, the United States keeps chugging along. Yet in the United States, the economy motored ahead in last year’s fourth quarter for a sixth straight quarter of growth. It’s blown past many predictions coming into last year that a recession seemed inevitable because of high interest rates meant …

Report: US economy grew faster than any other G7 country last year
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Report: US economy grew faster than any other G7 country last year

Daily Mail  

America's economy is growing at a faster pace than any other G7 country in part thanks to a post-pandemic productivity boom, experts say. The IMF World Economic Outlook report estimates the US economy grew by 2.5 percent in 2023 - and is set for a similar 2.1 percent growth in 2024. Figures released today show US worker productivity grew at …

US economy sees remarkable growth at 3.3% in fourth quarter than expected
10 months, 4 weeks ago

US economy sees remarkable growth at 3.3% in fourth quarter than expected

Hindustan Times  

The US economy remained startlingly sound in the fourth quarter to finish out a remarkably great 2023 as individuals and businesses continued to spend freely, despite high interest rates and price levels that have annoyed many households. The most recent data highlighted the surprisingly resilient nature of the largest economy in the world, with GDP growing at an annual rate …

US economy grew by 3.3% over the past year - ending fears of recession and sending the S&P and Dow up
10 months, 4 weeks ago

US economy grew by 3.3% over the past year - ending fears of recession and sending the S&P and Dow up

Daily Mail  

Consumers and businesses have continued to spend despite high interest rates The US economy grew much faster than expected in the final three months of last year, trouncing expectations as consumers and businesses continued to spend. The US economy grew much faster than expected in the final three months of last year, trouncing expectations as consumers and businesses continued to …

US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter, pointing to continued resilience
10 months, 4 weeks ago

US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter, pointing to continued resilience

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3% annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels that have frustrated many households. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — decelerated …

Economic growth continues, as latest GDP data shows strong 3.3% pace last quarter
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Economic growth continues, as latest GDP data shows strong 3.3% pace last quarter

CBS News  

The nation's economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3% annual pace from October through December as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels that have frustrated many households. Thursday's report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product — the economy's total output of goods and services — decelerated from its …

China’s economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government’s target despite an uneven recovery
11 months, 1 week ago

China’s economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government’s target despite an uneven recovery

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s economy for the October-December quarter grew at a quicker rate, allowing the Chinese government to hit its target of about 5% annual growth for 2023 even though trade data and the economic recovery remain uneven. Officials from China’s National Bureau of Statistics said that measures including “strengthened macro regulation, and redoubled efforts to expand domestic demand, …

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
1 year ago

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Shrugging off higher interest rates, America’s consumers spent enough to help drive the economy to a brisk 5.2% annual pace from July through September, the government reported Wednesday in an upgrade from its previous estimate. Consumer spending, the lifeblood of the economy, rose at a 3.6% annual rate from July through September — still healthy but a downgrade …

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate
1 year ago

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shrugging off higher interest rates, …

US economy grows at its fastest rate in TWO YEARS after households splashed out on Taylor Swift concerts and Barbie tickets - but experts warn trend is finally starting to slow
1 year, 1 month ago

US economy grows at its fastest rate in TWO YEARS after households splashed out on Taylor Swift concerts and Barbie tickets - but experts warn trend is finally starting to slow

Daily Mail  

That is the highest growth in almost two years - spurred by consumer spending US GDP accelerated 4.9 percent in Q3, according to the Commerce Department The US economy grew last quarter at its fastest rate in nearly two years thanks to a surge in consumer spending. Consumer spending was up 4 percent, up from just 0.8 percent last quarter, …

US economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed hikes
1 year, 1 month ago

US economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed hikes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace. The Commerce Department said the economy expanded last quarter at the fastest pace in nearly two years — and more than twice the 2.1% …

U.S. economic growth accelerated to 4.9% last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed rate hikes
1 year, 1 month ago

U.S. economic growth accelerated to 4.9% last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed rate hikes

LA Times  

Shoppers look over blankets on sale in a Costco warehouse in Sheridan, Colo. The Commerce Department on Thursday said the economy expanded last quarter at the fastest pace in nearly two years. The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession …

China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in third quarter, amid muted demand and deflationary pressures
1 year, 2 months ago

China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in third quarter, amid muted demand and deflationary pressures

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China’s economy slowed in the …

China’s economy grows 4.9% in Q3, beating expectations but slowing from previous quarter
1 year, 2 months ago

China’s economy grows 4.9% in Q3, beating expectations but slowing from previous quarter

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s economy slowed in the summer as global demand for its exports faltered and the ailing property sector sank deeper into crisis, the government said Wednesday. Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, said that although the numbers beat expectations China’s economy is “not out of the woods by any means.” “This growth suggests a modest …

US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate, unchanged from previous projection
1 year, 2 months ago

US government estimates economy grew last quarter at a 2.1% rate, unchanged from previous projection

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate unchanged. The second-quarter expansion of the nation’s gross domestic product — its total output of goods and services — marked a modest deceleration from the economy’s …

US economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate
1 year, 3 months ago

US economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, the government said Wednesday in a downgrade from its initial estimate. The Commerce Department’s second estimate of growth last quarter marked a slight acceleration from a 2% annual growth rate from …

US economy unexpectedly accelerated to a 2.4% growth rate in April-June quarter despite Fed hikes
1 year, 4 months ago

US economy unexpectedly accelerated to a 2.4% growth rate in April-June quarter despite Fed hikes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy surprisingly accelerated to a 2.4% annual growth rate from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of steadily higher interest rates resulting from the Federal Reserve’s 16-month-long fight to bring down inflation. Consumer spending, the heart of the nation’s economy, was also solid last quarter, though it slowed to a 1.6% annual rate …

The US economy grew stronger than expected in the second quarter, but consumers are pulling back
1 year, 4 months ago

The US economy grew stronger than expected in the second quarter, but consumers are pulling back

CNN  

Washington CNN — The US economy picked up steam in the second quarter despite punishing rate hikes and still-high inflation, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. Consumer spending, which accounts for about two-thirds of economic output, grew at just a 1.6% rate in the second quarter, down sharply from a 4.2% rate in the first three months of the year. “In …

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