WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy accelerated unexpectedly to a 2.4% annual growth rate from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of steadily higher interest rates resulting from the Federal Reserve’s 16-month-long fight against inflation. Thursday’s estimate from the Commerce Department indicated that the gross domestic product –…Read More
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