US economy grew 2.2% in the second quarter, govt says, upgrading previous estimate

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.2% pace in the second quarter, driven by strong consumer spending and business investment. This figure represents an upgrade from previous government estimates.
The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.2% pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong
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