AI Data Insight
In the second quarter of 2026, the annualized quarter-over-quarter growth rate of US nominal GDP personal consumption expenditures climbed to 5.1%, significantly surpassing the 4.5% of the previous quarter. Although the overall real GDP growth rate fell short of market expectations, bolstered by a robust labor market and the AI wealth effect, the consumer end still demonstrated strong resilience, serving as a key support to fend off the drag from imports and geopolitical shocks.