US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter

The US economy experienced a surprise slowdown in the second quarter, with growth falling to an annual rate of 1.5%. This represents a decline from the 2.1% growth rate seen in the previous quarter. The slowdown may indicate a loss of momentum in the economy, prompting concerns about future growth prospects. Economists are closely watching the data to assess the overall health of the US economy.

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