U.S. GDP Grew 2.1% in Q1 2026, Third Estimate Confirms

The U.S. economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis's third estimate. This growth follows a 0.5 percent increase in the previous quarter. Key drivers for this expansion included higher investment, exports, government spending, and consumer expenditures, indicating broad-based economic activity.