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U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024's first quarter

The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why this actually might be good news for those looking for lower interest rates.
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