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US GDP growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter as AI-related imports surge
US GDP growth slowed to 1.5% in Q2 2026 due to rising AI-related imports, though consumer spending increased by 3.2%. The Federal Reserve’s inflation measure remained above its 2% target, and underlying economic strength showed growth despite import-driven drag on GDP.
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