07/25/2024

The U.S. Economy Grew 2.8 Percent in Q2 2024

This was a robust, unexpected strengthening

The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly robust 2.8 percent annualized rate in the second quarter, capping two years of solid expansion, despite some signs of softening.

Gross domestic product for the quarter ending in June was double the 1.4 percent reading in the previous quarter, but it reflects a general cool-down from last year’s brisk pace, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday morning.

"Economic growth is solid, not too hot and not too cold," said Chris Rupkey, chief economist at Fwdbonds, a financial research firm. "The soft patch we had at the beginning of the year has gone away, and with it, the risks of a recession are dying on the vine."

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