Q2 had more than twice the rate of GDP growth than there was during the first three months of 2017.
Economic Activity Gained During Q2, The Fed Holds Firm: July 24 – 28
Hiring Picks Up, Trade Deficit Narrows: July 3 – 7
The labor market rebounded in June with accelerated hiring in health/social assistance and leisure/hospitality.
Consumer Spending Pauses, Expectations Ease: June 26 – 30.
Growth in consumer spending moderated during May as had consumer sentiment in June.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 