US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
The U.S. economy grew slowly in the second quarter, expanding at a 1.5% rate. Rising imports and persistently high inflation are cited as factors affecting this growth.
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11 sourcesBreaking down the GDP report as U.S. economy slows in 2nd quarter
US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
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11 sourcesU.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%…
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2 articlesUS GDP growth dips as inflation and trade deficits pressure economy
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