U.S. economy grows 4.1 percent in 2nd quarter, marking largest spike in years

iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. economy grew more than 4 percent in the second quarter — the largest quarterly jump in four years, according to the Commerce Department.

The growth, at 4.1 percent, was the best quarter since 2014.

President Trump is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday morning to discuss the economy.

Ahead of the news conference, the president tweeted, touting the numbers.

“GREAT GDP numbers just released. Will be having a news conference soon,” he tweeted.

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