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US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter
BBC BusinessThursday, July 30, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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The economy grew at an annual rate of 1. 5% in the three months to June, down from 2.
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What happened
The economy grew at an annual rate of 1. 5% in the three months to June, down from 2.
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
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Timeline
BBC Business published: US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter
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