US economy grew by 1.6% in first quarter, showing potential for boom
. WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew 1.6% in the first three months of the year because of rising coronavirus vaccinations and massive federal stimulus spending. It is on the verge of regaining all of its pandemic losses in coming months. The GDP report, released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday, showed that consumers are spending more on things such as cars and homes. A record boost in household after-tax income suggests there's more consumer spending power waiting in the wings. The rosy economic news came the same day as news of the third straight week of reduction in job...