Key US Economic Indicators Released, Showing Q1 GDP Growth and Widening Deficits

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has published several important economic figures. Real GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, an acceleration from the previous quarter. However, the current-account deficit expanded, and the trade deficit also increased in May. Personal income saw a rise, and direct investment abroad grew significantly by the end of 2025.