The US economy grew at a modest 2% annual pace in the first quarter of 2026, rebounding from a weak 0.5% expansion following a federal shutdown. Government spending jumped, and business investment rose 8.7%, partly powered by artificial intelligence. But consumer spending slowed to 1.6%, leaving the growth mix mixed going into what may be a volatile period.
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