GDP shows the economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter — but it’s even better than it looks

The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 1.5 percent in the second quarter, according to data released by the Commerce Department. Consumer spending and business investment in artificial intelligence were identified as primary drivers of growth during the period. The report did not provide a breakdown comparing growth rates across different economic sectors or revised figures from previous quarters.

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