<human>:  What is the recent news about the economy?
<bot>: The most recent news about the economy is that the U.S. GDP grew at an annual rate of 4.1% in the second quarter of 2019, the fastest pace in four years. In addition, the latest labor report shows that the unemployment rate dropped to 3.7%, the lowest rate since December 1969. Consumer spending has also continued to remain strong and is helping to drive economic growth.