Home / Blogs / US economy slowed in the first quarter US economy slowed in the first quarter Dea. Ron Gray Sr. · Friday, April 27th 2018 at 10:36AM · 566 views Morning Joe 4/27/18 US economy slowed in the first quarter The US economy slowed in the first quarter as consumer spending grew at its weakest pace in nearly five years. Duration: 2:20 About the Author Dea. Ron Gray Sr. Chicago, IL Posts Subscribe Profile Email Report