People shop in a clothing store in lower Manhattan on July 30, 2026, in New York City. The Commerce Department reported on Thursday that the U.S. economy only expanded at a 1.5% pace from April through June, as inflation from the war with Iran continues to weigh on the economy. Consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of U.S. economic activity, increased at a 3.2% pace. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/TNS)