HKThe US economy experienced slower growth in the second quarter, expanding at a 1.5% annualized rate according to the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis. This marks a decline from the previous quarter's 2.1% growth rate. While economists initially predicted a higher growth rate, revised data led some to lower their forecasts. Despite the slowdown, consumer spending remained strong, increasing at a 3.2% rate, supported by larger tax refunds offsetting higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Business investment in AI-related infrastructure also contributed positively to economic activity.
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