After being stuck in low gear at the start of the year, the U.S. economy accelerated and grew at a 3.4% clip in the second quarter, its strongest performance in more than a year, the Commerce Department said Friday.
About the Author
Before he moved into the investment-research business in 2005, William (Bill) Patalon III spent 22 years as an award-winning financial reporter, columnist, and editor. Today he is the Executive Editor and Senior Research Analyst for Money Morning at Money Map Press.