The US first-quarter GDP growth was revised down to 1.6%, indicating a slowdown driven by weaker consumer spending and inventory investment. Meanwhile, April's inflation remained elevated, with the PCE price index rising 3.8% year-on-year.

US CPI inflation jumped to 3.8% YoY in April 2026, outpacing 3.6% wage growth. Real wage compression frustrates voters and delays Fed rate cuts.

The report shows that the economy was growing at a relatively strong clip as the war with Iran began. Since then, inflation has soared.

The US economy expanded less than initially estimated in the first three months of the year, government data showed Thursday, with investment and consumer spending revised lower.…

The US economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2026, with consumer spending and investment revised downward, government data showed on…