Q2 GDP Advance Estimate: Real GDP at 3.0%, Higher Than Expected

Published on July 30, 2025

The U.S. economy expanded in the second quarter, posting a strong rebound from earlier in the year. The BEA's advance estimate of real gross domestic product showed economic growth increased at an annual rate of 3.0% in Q2 2025. The latest estimate was higher than the 2.5% forecast and marked a significant turn around from the Q1 final estimate of -0.5%.

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