U.S. economy shows Q1 uptick, but inflation climbs alongside growth
TL;DR
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2% pace in the first quarter of 2026, driven by stronger business investment and a rebound in government spending, while consumers cooled amid rising prices as inflation rose.
- Economy picked up in early 2026, but inflation jumped, too The Washington Post
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- US GDP: still ultimately about the consumer Financial Times
- The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran NPR
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