U.S. economy rebounded in first quarter, driven by sizzling-hot business investment

The U.S. economy rebounded to 2.0% annualized growth in the first quarter, up from 0.5% in the prior quarter. The article attributes the improvement in part to an AI spending boom that appears to be gathering steam, a supportive signal for technology-related investment and broader growth. The report is constructive for risk sentiment because it points to firmer macro momentum rather than a slowdown.

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The U.S. economy rebounded to 2.0% annualized growth in the first quarter, up from 0.5% in the prior quarter. The article attributes the improvement in part to an AI spending boom that appears to be gathering steam, a supportive signal for technology-related investment and broader growth. The report is constructive for risk sentiment because it points to firmer macro momentum rather than a slowdown.