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Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026

Economy Fares Better Than Expected in Latest Quarter

The economy contracted at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter, government data showed on Friday, but a sharp drop in consumer spending fanned fears that recovery would be sluggish.

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