U.S. GDP Grows 2% in Q1 2026 Following Weak Q4 2025 Performance
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.0% in Q1 2026, rebounding from a 0.5% growth rate in Q4 2025. The expansion was driven by government spending, exports, and business investment, though consumer spending slowed. Inflationary pressures also increased, with the personal consumption expenditures price index rising to 4.5%.
Topics: business investment consumer spending economic growth GDP government spending inflation