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US Economy Struggles with Slowing Growth and Inflation

Updated 2026-07-30 16:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The US economy experienced a slowdown in the second quarter, growing by only 1.5 percent compared to the previous quarter's 2.1 percent increase. Economic pressures from inflation and trade deficits are impacting growth.

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Al Jazeera
GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the second quarter following a 2.1 percent increase in the first quarter.
2026-07-30 15:52 UTC
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