US Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing Hopes GDP advances an annualized 1.6%, slower than all projections First-quarter core inflation measure accelerates to 3.7% rate US economic growth slid to an almost two-year low last quarter while inflation jumped to uncomfortable levels, interrupting a run of strong demand and muted price pressures that had fueled optimism for a soft landing. Gross domestic product increased at a 1.6% annualized rate, below all economists’ forecasts, the government’s initial estimate showed. The economy’s main growth engine — personal spending — rose at a slower-than-forecast 2.5% pace. A wider trade deficit subtracted the most from growth since 2022. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts McDonald’s CEO Promises ‘Affordability’ Amid $18 Big Mac Combo Backlash READ MORE Emerging Market Debt Issuance Hits Record High in January READ MORE What Could Derail Gold’s Bull Run? Watch Japan READ MORE Economic Recession and Yen Depreciation Push Japan Behind Germany READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment