U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices

Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a period that included the first weeks of conflict in the Middle East.​Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a period that included the first weeks of conflict in the Middle East.