U.S. economic growth rebounded in the first quarter of 2026, boosted in part by a recovery following the previous quarter’s government shutdown.

In its quarterly report, the central bank said that it expects gross domestic product to expand 1.1% this year, down from its ...

First quarter GDP grew at 2%, slightly below the expected 2.3%, as equipment investment in AI and computers along with consumer spending led growth.

Gross domestic product grew at a 2% rate in the first quarter, rebounding from a fourth quarter dented by a government shutdown.

The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to ...

Data centers drive AI growth and the economy but face strong backlash from Americans concerned about jobs, electricity prices ...

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