THE U.S. economy grew at a 6.4% annualized rate in the first three months of this year, setting the stage for what economists are forecasting could be the strongest year for the economy in growth led by strong consumer reporting. / AP FILE PHOTO/LYNNE SLADKY
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States economy grew at a solid 6.4% annualized rate in the first three months of this year, setting the stage for what economists are forecasting could be the strongest year for the economy in growth led by strong consumer spending. The Commerce Department said Thursday that growth in the gross…