- The 1.6 percent preliminary growth rate for the first quarter of 2026 fell short of the 2.0 percent consensus forecast among economists
- Economic performance was impacted by a significant deceleration in consumer spending compared to previous quarters
- A rebound in government spending and exports provided a partial offset to the softening private demand
- Market analysts noted that the core of the economy remains solid despite the headline miss, supported by ongoing investment in technology and infrastructure
- The reading represents a significant acceleration from the 0.5 percent growth recorded in the final quarter of 2025
United States first quarter GDP growth misses expectations with 1.6 percent preliminary reading
May 28, 2026, 12:34:08 PM UTC(5 hours ago)
Impact: High
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From:@DeItaone
US PRELIM Q1 GDP +1.6% (CONSENSUS +2.0%)