US First Quarter GDP Grows at 2.0 Percent Rate
Economic growth accelerated in the first quarter as government spending rebounded. However, rising gasoline prices and soft consumer spending may limit gains.
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The United States economy grew at a 2.0% annualized rate in the first quarter as government spending rebounded from previous shutdowns. This pace follows a 0.5% expansion in the October-December quarter. For investors, the data suggests the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates at 3.50%-3.75% and potentially into 2027.
