US GDP Rose 2% in Early 2026 in Sign of Economy’s Resilience

Published on April 30, 2026

Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product increased an annualized 2% in the first quarter after the longest-ever federal government shutdown limited growth in the closing months of 2025, according to an initial estimate issued Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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