Event Brief
US economy grows 1.5% in second quarter, below forecast
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: US economic growth slowed to a 1.5% rate in the second quarter, less than expected.
WHO: US economy
WHAT: Economic growth in the second quarter came in at a 1.5% rate, below expectations.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 9:49 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The slowdown is linked to continued impact from the Middle East war.
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