AI Data Insight
In the second quarter of 2026, the annualized quarter-over-quarter growth rate of durable goods consumption in US real GDP jumped significantly to 6.8% from 0.0% in the previous quarter. Although overall US GDP growth for the quarter slowed to 1.5%, falling short of market expectations, the strong rebound in durable goods consumption driven by automobiles and furniture highlights that US private domestic demand and core economic momentum remain robust.