Q2 GDP Advance Estimate: Real GDP at 1.5%, Lower Than Expected

Published on July 30, 2026

U.S. economic growth rebounded at the beginning of 2026, according to the BEA’s latest estimate. Real GDP rose at a 1.5% annual rate in Q2, falling below the 2.1% forecast, but marking an acceleration from the 0.5% final estimate seen in Q4 of last year.

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