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ECONOMY08/05/26

Q2 GDP Growth Misses Expectations

The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annualized rate in Q2 2026.

Q2 GDP Growth Misses Expectations
Photo: Axios

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Axios and NPR Economy emphasized Trump's Growth Promises Failing; Washington Examiner Business emphasized Forecasters Wrong, Not Economy.

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  • ▸Axios reported tariff uncertainty, stubborn inflation, and the Iran war have muddled the economic picture. — Axios
  • ▸NPR reported the economy is growing but at a slower pace than earlier in the year. — NPR Economy

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