US Economy Grows 2.2% in Second Quarter

The US economy grew by 2.2% in the second quarter, with the government attributing the expansion to strong consumer spending and investment.

Consumer spending was a key driver of growth, according to the government’s assessment, highlighting its role in supporting economic activity during the quarter.

Investment also contributed to the expansion, providing another source of strength alongside consumer demand.

The figures show growth in the US economy during the period, though the summary provided no comparison with the previous quarter or breakdown of the contributions from spending and investment.