https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-second-quarter-gdp-revised-higher-amid-robust-consumer-spendingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-second-quarter-gdp-revised-higher-amid-robust-consumer-spendinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-second-quarter-gdp-revised-higher-amid-robust-consumer-spending#u96383Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:05:58 +0000The US economy expanded at a faster pace than initially estimated in the second quarter, registering a 2.2% annualized growth rate driven by strong consumer spending and AI infrastructure investments. This upward revision from the previous 1.5% estimate highlights ongoing economic resilience despite market volatility and shifting Federal Reserve interest rate expectations. Concurrently, gold prices climbed to session highs, and August PCE inflation rose 0.2%, supplying fresh data points for investors evaluating upcoming monetary policy decisions.Why it mattersEconomic reports released around l