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CNBC

30 Jul 2026, 12:33 UTC · 2h ago

U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%

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Annual core PCE inflation remained at 3.3%, matching forecasts and staying well above the Federal Reserve's target. — Persistent core inflation limits the Federal Reserve's ability to cut rates and may necessitate a restrictive policy for longer.
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Final sales to private domestic purchasers grew by 3.9%, indicating robust underlying consumer and business demand. — Strong private demand suggests economic resilience, which supports corporate earnings and risk appetite.
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Q2 GDP grew by 1.5%, missing the 1.8% forecast due to declines in federal spending and inventories. — While a miss is typically negative, the fact that it was driven by government/inventories rather than private demand softens the blow.
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