https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-2q-gdp-growth-unchanged-at-1-5-in-second-estimateContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-2q-gdp-growth-unchanged-at-1-5-in-second-estimatehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-2q-gdp-growth-unchanged-at-1-5-in-second-estimate#u49633Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:05:18 +0000The U.S. economy expanded at a 1.5% rate during the second quarter, a figure that remained unchanged in the second estimate. Government data indicates that strong consumer spending helped maintain this growth rate despite a slowdown. Bloomberg reports that spending and investment figures were revised upward, while Haver Analytics notes a surge in corporate profits. However, the Los Angeles Times reports that imports related to artificial intelligence have negatively impacted overall growth.Why it mattersGross Domestic Product measurements track the total value of goods and services produced. T