Q1 GDP Third Estimate: Real GDP At 2.1%, Higher Than Expected
Advisor Perspectives Charts·2026-06-28·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
Real GDP grew at a 2.1% annual rate in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding forecasts.
Real GDP currently sits 12.7% below the pre-2008 Great Recession economic trend.
Real GDP growth averaged 3.2% year-over-year at the start of U.S. recessions since 1947.
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By Jennifer Nash
Originally published on June 25, 2026
U.S. economic growth rebounded at the beginning of 2026, according to the BEA’s latest estimate. Real GDP rose at a 2.1% annual rate in Q1, exceeding the 1.6% forecast and marking