# US Q2 Growth Slows to 1.5%, Inflation Improves

The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, down from previous periods, while inflation showed signs of easing. The data suggests a cooling economy, which may influence the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate policy.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd0xvrmlx2eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:54:39 GMT
- [Washington Post Biz](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/07/30/economy-slowed-second-quarter-while-inflation-improved/) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:44:41 +0000