US economy grows 2% in January–March; Iran war clouds outlook
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 09:50 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The US economy grew at a 2% pace from Jan-Mar 2026 after recovering from last fall's federal government shutdown. However, the outlook is clouded by the Iran war. The Commerce Department reported a rebound in GDP.
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