U.S. economy up 6.4% in Q1 with stronger future gains expected

Martin Crutsinger

June 24, 2021 11:15 am

Economy GDP — 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…