The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest GDP report. The slowdown raises fresh questions about...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Category: Jobs & Growth
U.S. Economy Slows in Second Quarter, GDP Growth Comes in at 1.5%
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product growing at an annualized rate of 1.5%. The...
U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% in Q2 While Core Inflation Holds at 3.3%
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter, growing at an annualized rate of 1.5%, even as core inflation remained sticky at...
U.S. Payrolls Fall 92,000 in February as Federal Cuts and Strike Activity Weigh on Jobs
The U.S. economy shed 92,000 payroll jobs in February, a rare decline that signals softening in the labor market. The unemployment rate held at 4.4 percent,...