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US GDP Grows Less-Than-Expected 1.5% in Second Quarter

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 30 July 2026, 12:57 UTC 1 min read
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Jul 30th, 2026 US GDP Grows Less-Than-Expected 1.5% in Second Quarter The US economy grew at a weaker-than-expected pace in the second quarter as inflation-adjusted gross domestic product increased an annualized 1.5% in the period, despite a pickup in consumer spending and solid business investment. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.

Jul 30th, 2026 US GDP Grows Less-Than-Expected 1.5% in Second Quarter The US economy grew at a weaker-than-expected pace in the second quarter as inflation-adjusted gross domestic product increased an annualized 1.5% in the period, despite a pickup in consumer spending and solid business investment. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.
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