Spending on services in the U.S. rose 2.6% in the second quarter of 2025, more than double the previously estimated 1.2%.
Sources
- US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant ... (apnews.com)
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gdp-q2-second-quarter-revision-3-8-percent-growth/ (cbsnews.com)
- https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/gdp-growth/news/487942 (tradingeconomics.com)
- https://www.haver.com/articles/resilient-consumer-propels-upward-revision-to-q2-2025-gdp-growth (haver.com)
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