AI Data Insight
The annualized quarter-over-quarter growth rate of U.S. real goods imports in the second quarter of 2026 pulled back to 14.7% from the previous 25.8%, but still maintained robust double-digit growth compared to historical levels. This surge in capital goods imports, driven by AI servers and semiconductor equipment, became the main factor dragging down overall Q2 GDP expansion below expectations, yet it also highlights that corporate investment demand in the U.S. remains robust.