# US economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter, inflation remains high

The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, falling short of expectations and marking a slowdown from previous quarters. Inflation continues to exceed the Federal Reserve's target, complicating monetary policy decisions. The data raises concerns about a potential stagflationary environment.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/30/us-economy-growth-inflation-second-quarter) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:21:19 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/7/30/us-gdp-growth-dips-as-inflation-and-trade-deficits-pressure-economy?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:52:47 +0000

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/us-economy-q2-2026-advance) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:39:20 GMT