AI Data Insight
In Q2 2026, the quarter-over-quarter contribution of US residential investment to GDP turned positive to reach 0.05 percentage points, reversing the previous weak trend of -0.31 and ending four consecutive quarters of negative contribution. Although overall US GDP growth slowed to 1.5% in Q2, supported by easing inflation and strong domestic private consumption, residential investment is showing signs of recovery, defying the high-interest-rate environment.