Event Brief
U.S. GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% in Second Quarter
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: U.S. GDP expanded at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter as war-related energy and supply-chain effects weighed on growth.
WHO: U.S. economy (gross domestic product)
WHAT: Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.5% annual rate over the past three months.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 8:57 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: War in the Middle East shook energy prices and supply chains.
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