U.S. Q2 2026 GDP Second Estimate Shows 1.5% Annual Rate Increase

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second estimate for the second quarter of 2026, indicating that real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 1.5 percent. This marks a deceleration from the 2.1 percent increase observed in the first quarter. The growth in Q2 was primarily driven by increases in consumer spending, exports, and investment, partially offset by a decrease in other components.