U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%

While the GDP number was below expectations, the miss appeared to come from a decline in federal government spending and inventories.

# U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3% While the GDP number was below expectations, the miss appeared to come from a decline in federal government spending and inventories. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/us-economy-slowed-to-1point5percent-growth-rate-in-q2-june-core-inflation-at-3point3percent.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*