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U.S. economy grew 2.2% in second quarter
2.2%
U.S. gross domestic product grew at an annual pace in the second quarter of 2026.
The Commerce Department reported that U.S. GDP grew at a 2.2% annual pace from April through June 2026, revising its earlier estimate of 1.5%. Consumer spending and business investment increased, while imports reduced overall growth.
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- 2.2%
U.S. gross domestic product grew at an annual pace in the second quarter of 2026.
“The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June”
- 1.5%
The Commerce Department’s previous estimate of second-quarter GDP growth was 1.5%.
“The second-quarter growth number was an improvement on the department's previous estimate of 1.5%.”
- 2.5%
U.S. GDP grew at an annual pace in the first quarter of 2026.
“Growth in gross domestic product ... decelerated from a 2.5% pace from January through March”