GDP growth slowed to 1.6% in Q1, below expectations, mainly due to shifts in business inventories and international trade, but underlying demand remains strong, signaling a solid economy.
Inflation accelerated unexpectedly, with consumer prices rising at a 3.4% annual rate in Q1, raising concerns about the Federal Reserve's ability to tame inflation and the economy's trajectory.
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