- Economy picked up in early 2026, but inflation jumped, too The Washington Post
- US GDP Rose 2% in Early 2026 in Sign of Economy’s Resilience Bloomberg.com
- US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began CNN
- U.S. economy grew 2% in the first quarter as shutdown effects reverse Axios
- U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices The New York Times
