United States: Real GDP (SAAR) - Total

Macro

2026-07-30

Description

The United States Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Rate is calculated and published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This indicator measures the change in the total value of goods and services produced by the economy, adjusted for inflation. A higher GDP growth rate indicates faster economic expansion, while a lower rate indicates slower growth or contraction, making it a key measure of economic health.

The Real GDP Growth Rate expressed as the Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) is derived by taking the quarterly growth rate, adjusting for seasonal variations, and annualizing it to provide a clearer view of economic growth trends.

This data is typically released quarterly, providing information on the economic activity of the previous quarter.

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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Choice)
Frequency
Quarterly
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AI Data Insight

The newly released US real GDP growth rate for the second quarter of 2026 came in at 1.5%, slightly lower than the previous 1.6% and missing the market consensus expectation of 2.1%. Although a surge in imports and corporate inventory destocking dragged down overall economic performance, accelerating final consumption and strong AI equipment investments remained the keys to stabilizing growth. In the short term, attention should be paid to whether inflation data rebounds, while in the medium term, the AI wave is expected to continue supporting the economy.

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AI Data Insight

The newly released US real GDP growth rate for the second quarter of 2026 came in at 1.5%, slightly lower than the previous 1.6% and missing the market consensus expectation of 2.1%. Although a surge in imports and corporate inventory destocking dragged down overall economic performance, accelerating final consumption and strong AI equipment investments remained the keys to stabilizing growth. In the short term, attention should be paid to whether inflation data rebounds, while in the medium term, the AI wave is expected to continue supporting the economy.

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Description

The United States Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Rate is calculated and published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This indicator measures the change in the total value of goods and services produced by the economy, adjusted for inflation. A higher GDP growth rate indicates faster economic expansion, while a lower rate indicates slower growth or contraction, making it a key measure of economic health.

The Real GDP Growth Rate expressed as the Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) is derived by taking the quarterly growth rate, adjusting for seasonal variations, and annualizing it to provide a clearer view of economic growth trends.

This data is typically released quarterly, providing information on the economic activity of the previous quarter.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Choice)
Frequency
Quarterly
Next Update
Hashtags
GDP United States