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US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Paul Wiseman, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway Consumer spending, however, showed an increase, rising at a 3.
5%. This growth was impacted by rising imports. 2% annual rate.
This is a significant portion of the US economic activity, accounting for about 70% of it. Further details on the US economy's performance are available from the Commerce Department's report, including information on business investment and inflation rates.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The US economy experienced slow growth in the second quarter, with a pace of 1.5%. This growth was impacted by rising imports. Consumer spending, however, showed an increase, rising at a 3.2% annual…
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