In the second quarter of 2026, real GDP grew at annualized rate of 1.80%, reflecting, in part, the impact of the conflict with Iran. The labor market, however, has remained relatively resilient with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.10% in August. At the same time, inflation has eased to and held at 3.40 % for the 12-month period ending August ...

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Modest Growth and a Resilient US Economy— But Iran War Casts a Shadow