GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 1st Quarter 2026
Government data shows the U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% pace in the first quarter of 2026 following an upward revision.
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The report indicates an expansion of 2.1% for the period of January through March. Coverage from the Boston Herald, Reuters, the Wall Street Journal, and Fox Business highlights that this figure represents an upward revision from previous estimates.
While the growth rate was adjusted higher, Reuters notes that consumer spending remained nearly stagnant. Coverage does not yet specify how these internal sector trends will impact subsequent quarterly estimates.
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Quick answers
What was the growth rate for the U.S. economy in Q1 2026?
The government reported a 2.1% growth pace for the first quarter.
Was the growth estimate changed?
Yes, coverage indicates the initial growth estimate was revised higher.
How did consumer spending perform?
Reports state that consumer spending nearly stalled during this period.
Coverage (8)
- US economy expanded at a solid 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department said in a revision 10TV · 3h ago
- US economy grew at 2.1% in first quarter Fox Business · 3h ago
- US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate AP News · 3h ago
- US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate Boston Herald · 3h ago
- US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls Reuters · 3h ago
- GDP Growth Revised Higher for First Quarter WSJ · 3h ago
- US economy grew at 2.1% in first quarter Fox Business · 3h ago
- GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 1st Quarter 2026 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) (.gov) · 3h ago
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