Economia SUA a crescut peste așteptări în trimestrul II din 2026, ca urmare a majorării consumului și a investițiilor în infrastructura AI - Economica.net

The U.S. economy accelerated in Q2 2026, driven by increased consumer spending and strong corporate investments in AI infrastructure. Annual growth reached 2.2%, surpassing earlier estimates of 1.5%. Analysts predict that tax cuts and AI investments will bolster economic activity this year. In Q1 2026, the economy expanded by 2.5%, up from a previous estimate of 2.1%. Consumer spending, which accounts for two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, rose by 3.8% in Q2, compared to an earlier estimate of 3.4%. However, consumer confidence has declined due to rising fuel prices, with a recent study indicating the lowest confidence level in over 12 years.