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US Economy Struggles: GDP Drops, Consumer Spending Declines
6/29/2025
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Story summary
- The US economy is experiencing challenges, marked by a weakening labor market and declining consumer spending.
- GDP fell by 0.5% in Q1 2025, while consumer spending increased by just 0.5%.
- Real consumer spending declined by 0.3% in May, raising economic health concerns.
- Unemployment claims are increasing, with nearly 2 million continuing claims indicating job market difficulties.
- Unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% from March to May 2025.
