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US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace in Q1 2026, up from a prior estimate of 1.6%, driven by business investment in artificial intelligence. This rebounded from 0.5% growth in Q4 2025, which was impacted by a 43-day government shutdown. Consumer spending declined sharply, but the job market remained resilient with 188,000 monthly job gains from March to May 2026.
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