Economy grew 6.4% last quarter as US recovery from pandemic accelerates
Economy grew 6.4% last quarter as US recovery from pandemic accelerates Mark Lennihan/AP FILE - A woman carries shopping bags, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) By: The Associated Press and last updated 2021-04-29 08:43:08-04 WASHINGTON â The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter â a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession. Thursdayâs report from the Commerce Department estimated that t...