https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-gdp-growth-slowed-in-second-quarter-of-2026Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-gdp-growth-slowed-in-second-quarter-of-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-gdp-growth-slowed-in-second-quarter-of-2026#u29717Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:35:18 +0000The U.S. economy grew at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5% in the April-June quarter, down from 2.1% in the previous period. This figure missed market expectations of 2.1%. Higher net imports and lower government spending drove the slowdown, though private consumption rebounded to 3.2% from 0.5% in the first quarter. This recovery in spending was supported by tax refunds and the FIFA World Cup. Business investments remained firm, specifically those linked to AI. June core inflation reached 3.3%, remaining above Federal Reserve targets.Why it mattersThe slowdown occurs four months befor https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-gdp-growth-slowed-in-second-quarter-of-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-gdp-growth-slowed-in-second-quarter-of-2026#u29716Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:35:17 +0000U.S. GDP growth slowed to a 1.5% seasonally adjusted annual rate in the second quarter, down from 2.1% in the first quarter. The figure missed market expectations of 2.1%. Higher net imports and lower government spending drove the deceleration, though private consumption rebounded to 3.2% from 0.5% in the prior quarter. This consumer surge was supported by tax refunds and FIFA World Cup spending. Business investments remained firm due to AI-related spending, while overall growth faced pressure from inflation and trade deficits.Why it mattersThe slowdown occurs four months before the U.S. midte https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-gdp-growth-slowed-in-second-quarter-of-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-gdp-growth-slowed-in-second-quarter-of-2026#u28355Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:06:46 +0000The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, missing analyst estimates. While consumer spending remained resilient, growth was pressured by inflation and trade deficits. June core inflation reached 3.3%, exceeding Federal Reserve targets. Despite the broader economic slowdown, some sectors showed strength; Stellantis reported a profit and a tripling of operating income in Q2, largely driven by demand in North America, though the company's shares fell 5% following the earnings report.Why it mattersThe slowdown occurs as policymakers maintain current in