Event Overview
U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, but Iran war clouds outlook
The U.S. economy grew 2% in the January–March period, with growth supported by a 9.3% annual rate in government spending and investment and a 1.6% rise in consumer spending; business investment rose 8.7%. However, articles note that the outlook is clouded by the Iran war, which is associated with higher prices. The inflation data show March prices up 0.7% from February and a 3.5% year-over-year increase, with core inflation up 0.3% in March. Disagreements center on the impact and framing of the war’s effects, with CNN highlighting destabilization and price increases, AP stressing inflation and gas price links, and PBS noting the overall 2% growth alongside the war clouds.
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U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, but Iran war clouds outlook
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Paul Wiseman, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall's 43-day federal government shutdown. But the outlook is clouded by the Iran war. The Commerce.
Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
About a dozen sign-toting protesters expressed their dismay with elevated gas prices at a Detroit-area station (AP video: Mike Householder) Luciano V. replaces the fuel nozzel after filling the tank of their 1999 Mazda Miata at an Astro gas station on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane).
US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began
The US economy picked up steam in the beginning of the year as the United States and Israel launched a destabilizing war with Iran that has jacked up prices and is still ongoing. Gross domestic product, which measures all the goods and services produced in the economy, registered a 2% annualized rate in the.