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Economy

U.S. Q2 GDP Growth Revised Up to 2.2% Amid Strong Consumer Spending and Business Investment

The U.S. economy's Q2 2026 GDP growth was revised upward to 2.2%, primarily fueled by robust consumer spending and significant business investment in areas like AI infrastructure. This stronger-than-expected performance indicates economic resilience amidst Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Alex Petrenko·September 30, 2026
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Economy

Understanding the Federal Reserve's Quantitative Tightening Policy

Quantitative Tightening (QT) is a Federal Reserve monetary policy tool designed to shrink its balance sheet and reduce liquidity in the banking system. It operates as the inverse of Quantitative Easing (QE), allowing bonds to mature without reinvestment to put upward pressure on long-term interest rates and cool the economy.

David Chen·September 28, 2026