U.S. Q2 GDP growth slows to 1.5% as lower government spending, higher imports weigh

Q/Q annual rate vs. +2.3% consensus and +2.1% in Q1, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on ...

GDP rose by 1.5% in 2Q, lower than predicted

The U.S. economy slowed in the second quarter of this year, as the gross domestic product only rose by 1.5%, a Commerce ...

Why Today's PCE and GDP Reports Could Give Markets a Major Lift

Investors are set to get some good economic news on Thursday, with economists expecting stronger economic growth in the ...

Q2 GDP And June PCE: Growth Remains Resilient Beneath A Weak Headline Print

Q2 GDP and June PCE show strong consumer demand and easing inflation; markets rally as Fed hike fears cool. Click for this ...
U.S. News & World Report

How Weak GDP Does (And Doesn't) Indicate a Recession

When it comes to measuring the strength of the economy, one of the most important metrics to watch is the gross domestic product, or GDP. This week, the Commerce Department announced the U.S. had ...
Forbes

Understanding GDP: Why Imports Don't Actually Reduce Economic Growth

The role of imports in GDP—Gross Domestic Product—confuses many people. The current political discussion about tariffs has triggered some of the misunderstanding. This article aims to help business ...

Rideshare launches boost regional GDP and flexible jobs, study finds

Ride-hailing has become a routine part of urban life in the United States, but its broader economic impacts have been ...