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wcvb.com - Rachel Hirschheimer - New economic data on slowing economy, persistent inflation
New economic data on slowing economy, persistent inflation
wcvb

Updated: 10:13 AM EDT Jul 30, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ New economic data on slowing economy, persistent inflation Updated: 10:13 AM EDT Jul 30, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department released key…

bbc.co.uk - US economic growth slows sharply in second quarter
US economic growth slows sharply in second quarter
BBC

Growth in the US slowed unexpectedly in the three months to June, according to official figures. The Commerce Department said the US economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, down from 2.1% seen in the first three months of the…

newsweek.com - Faisal Kutty - America's greatest trade advantage was never just its economy
America's greatest trade advantage was never just its economy
Newsweek

As U.S., Canadian, and Mexican officials continue negotiations over the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) after Washington declined to renew it in its current form, much of the discussion has focused on tariffs, rules of…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - China's top leaders pledge incremental measures to support economy
China's top leaders pledge incremental measures to support economy
The Standard

China pledged on Thursday to accelerate fiscal spending and adopt 'incremental policies' that boost economic growth in the year's second half, after the second quarter brought a worse-than-expected slowdown. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…

washingtonexaminer.com - Zach Halaschak - Economy expanded at 1.5% rate in second quarter of 2026
Economy expanded at 1.5% rate in second quarter of 2026
Washington Examiner

The economy grew at an inflation-adjusted 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in a preliminary estimate of gross domestic product. The reading, which is the first of three estimates for second-quarter…

scmp.com - Nicholas Spiro - Macroscope | Upper arm of China's K-shaped economy both a blessing and a curse
Macroscope | Upper arm of China's K-shaped economy both a blessing and a curse
South China Morning Post

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic erupted, concerns about “K-shaped” economies have proliferated. When it comes to describing business cycles, economists and investors have often used letters of the alphabet, yet it is the emergence of…

yahoo.com - Jake Conley - US economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter
US economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter
Yahoo!

US economic growth slowed in the second quarter, underperforming economists' expectations and adding another wrinkle to the Federal Reserve's path forward, even as consumer spending remained strong. GDP rose at an annual rate of 1.5%, the Commerce…

nytimes.com - Dan Shanoff - Philadelphia's 'LeBron economy' is going to create a ton of value for only $3.8m
Philadelphia's 'LeBron economy' is going to create a ton of value for only $3.8m
The New York Times

Welcome back to MoneyCall, The Athletic 's weekly sports business cheat sheet. First, a quick favor to ask of this community: If you have colleagues, friends or family who might enjoy this weekly analysis of the latest in money, power and attention…

forbes.com - Jennifer Jay Palumbo - Moms Are Showing Us That Child Care Is An Economic Issue
Moms Are Showing Us That Child Care Is An Economic Issue
Forbes

Every company wants a productive workforce, but for many moms, one of the biggest obstacles to getting through the workday begins before they ever arrive at work. Every company wants a productive workforce, but for many moms, one of the biggest…

thehill.com - Associated Press - US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
The Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth, yet consumers continued to spend. And the Federal Reserve's favored measure of inflation grew more slowly last…

forbes.com - Ty Roush - Key Inflation Meter Cooled Last Month-But Economic Growth Slowed In Second Quarter
Key Inflation Meter Cooled Last Month-But Economic Growth Slowed In Second Quarter
Forbes

The Federal Reserve's go-to inflation metric fell from a nearly three-year high in June as economic growth was slower than expected this latest quarter, according to federal data published Thursday, as persistent concerns about rising consumer…

theguardian.com - Guardian staff reporter - US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in second quarter as inflation tops Fed target
US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in second quarter as inflation tops Fed target
The Guardian

The US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose. And the Federal Reserve 's favored measure of inflation grew more slowly last month, but remained above the…

ttnews.com - Paul Wiseman - Economy grows a sluggish 1.5% with inflation remaining high - TT
Economy grows a sluggish 1.5% with inflation remaining high - TT
Transport Topics

Shoppers browse appliances for sale in Colma, Calif. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg) The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annual rate from April through June, slowing from 2.1% in the first quarter and missing economists' expectations. Consumer spending…

investors.com - JED GRAHAM - PCE Inflation Cools, Economy Strong As Markets Test Warsh Fed
PCE Inflation Cools, Economy Strong As Markets Test Warsh Fed
Investor's Business Daily

The Fed's primary inflation gauge, the core PCE price index, was a bit tamer than expected in June, while second-quarter GDP growth missed economist forecasts. S&P 500 futures, which rebounded overnight on strong Microsoft (MSFT) earnings…

cbsnews.com - Mary  Cunningham - U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
U.S. economy slowed in second quarter as Iran war weighs on growth
CBS News

The nation's gross domestic product grew at an annual rate 1.5% in the second quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday, weaker than economists expected and a sign the Iran war is hurting growth. Economists polled by Reuters predicted GDP…

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