U.S. Q2 GDP Second Estimate Shows 1.5% Annualized Growth

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2026, indicating an annualized increase of 1.5 percent. This follows a 2.1 percent increase in the first quarter. The growth in the second quarter was primarily driven by increases in consumer spending, exports, and investment, partially offset by a decrease in government spending.