AI-related investment, rebound in government spending drive US economy in first quarter (opens in new tab)

AI-related investment, rebound in government spending drive US economy in first quarter ReutersAI Investment Boosted Economic Growth, While Consumers Tapped the Brakes WSJU.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, but Iran war clouds outlook PBSEconomy picked up in early 2026, but inflation jumped, too The Washington PostTrump’s ‘tortoise’ economy: GDP grows even as Iran challenges loom Politico