https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-a-faster-pace-than-expected-in-second-quarterContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-a-faster-pace-than-expected-in-second-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-a-faster-pace-than-expected-in-second-quarter#u96027Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:50:43 +0000The United States economy expanded at a 2.2 percent annualized rate during the spring, according to final second-quarter gross domestic product figures released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth rate surpassed initial estimates driven largely by robust consumer spending. The expansion occurred despite high gas prices and elevated mortgage rates exceeding 7 percent. Separate data from the Commerce Department showed the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose by much less than expected in August.Why it mattersThe upward revision of second-quarter economic growth hig