# U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.5%; Inflation Stays High in June

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Podcast: [The Lead with Jake Tapper](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lead-with-jake-tapper-494188)
Published: 2026-07-31T00:48:00+00:00
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