U.S. First Quarter GDP Growth Revised Upward to 2.1%

The U.S. economy's real gross domestic product for the first quarter of 2026 saw an upward revision, now estimated at an annual growth rate of 2.1 percent. This figure is higher than the previous 1.6% estimate and surpasses the 0.5% growth from the prior quarter. Key drivers for this expansion included increased investment, exports, government, and consumer spending.