https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-a-solid-2-2-in-the-second-quarter-government-says-upgrading-previous-estimateContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-a-solid-2-2-in-the-second-quarter-government-says-upgrading-previous-estimatehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-a-solid-2-2-in-the-second-quarter-government-says-upgrading-previous-estimate#u96584Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:23:06 +0000The United States economy expanded at a solid 2.2% annual pace from April through June, driven by strong consumer spending and business investment, according to a government report. This second-quarter growth rate marks an upgrade from the Commerce Department's previous estimate of 1.5% and outpaced expectations from economists who predicted little or no change. While growth decelerated from the 2.5% rate recorded in the first quarter, consumer spending surged at a healthy 3.8% annual pace, recovering significantly from 0.7% in the January through March period.Why it mattersGross domestic