US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in second quarter as inflation tops Fed target
ONP 요약
U.S. GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the April‑June quarter, down from 2.1% in Q1. Analysts cite a mix of factors, including a decline in government spending, widening trade deficit, and external shocks such as Middle East conflict, while noting strong consumer spending and AI investment.
진보 성향:External shock — progressive outlets attribute slowdown to Middle East war affecting energy prices and supply chains.
중도 성향:Fiscal drag — moderate outlets point to falling government spending and inventories as main drag.
보수 성향:Domestic resilience — conservative outlets highlight AI investment and consumer spending sustaining growth.
Consumer spending remained resilient even as policymakers kept interest rates on hold
The US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. But consumer spending rose. And the Federal Reserve’s favored measure of inflation grew more slowly last month despite remaining above the central bank’s 2% target.
The commerce department reported on Thursday that growth in US gross domestic product (GDP) – the nation’s output of goods and services – decelerated from 2.1% in the first three months of 2026 and came in below economists’ expectations.
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