A Slight Setback: Interpreting the US Economic Growth Slowdown The latest numbers from the Commerce Department reveal a familiar trend: the US economy is not as robust as it once was, but still resilient enough to withstand global uncertainty.
The 1.
5% annual rate of economic expansion in the second quarter may seem like a surprise slowdown at first glance, but closer examination shows that this dip doesn't necessarily signal a major concern for policymakers or investors.