US GDP Grows 2% Amid Consumer Spending Slowdown and Iran War
US GDP grows by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by AI investment and government spending, despite a slowdown in consumer spending due to the ongoing war with Iran affecting energy prices. The previous quarter saw growth slow to 0.5% following significant federal workforce reductions, with 355,000 jobs lost since October 2024.
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