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Экономика США выросла на 1,5% во втором квартале, поскольку война с Ираном и пошлины замедлили рост

Экономика США выросла годовыми темпами на 1,5% во втором квартале, медленнее, чем ожидалось, поскольку война с Ираном и новые пошлины сказались на активности. Потребительские расходы выросли на 3,2% благодаря увеличению налоговых возвратов

US economy grew 1.5% in second quarter as Iran war and tariffs slowed growth

The US economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, slower than expected, as the Iran war and new tariffs weighed on activity. Consumer spending surged 3.2%, helped by bigger tax refunds and higher gas prices, but business investment and exports softened. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth straight meeting, citing resurgent inflation linked to energy costs, and Wall Street closed down sharply after the decision. Mortgage rates climbed to nearly 6.55%, the highest in a year, adding pressure on home buyers. This report breaks down the growth report, the consumer picture, and what the Fed's decision means for households and markets.