United States: Real GDP (SAAR) - Total

Macro

2026-04-30
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 seasonally adjusted annualized rate of US real GDP for the first quarter of 2026 recorded 2.0%, accelerating from the previous reading of 1.4%, but slightly below the market consensus of 2.2%. This economic rebound heavily relies on AI infrastructure investment and government spending; however, a surge in imports and the reignition of core PCE inflation weakened the overall performance. Going forward, high oil prices and delayed interest rate cuts will become the core risks facing the Federal Reserve and the economy.

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The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of US real GDP for the first quarter of 2026 recorded 2.0%, accelerating from the previous reading of 1.4%, but slightly below the market consensus of 2.2%. This economic rebound heavily relies on AI infrastructure investment and government spending; however, a surge in imports and the reignition of core PCE inflation weakened the overall performance. Going forward, high oil prices and delayed interest rate cuts will become the core risks facing the Federal Reserve and 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