AI Data Insight
In Q1 2026, the contribution of U.S. services exports to quarter-on-quarter GDP growth rose to 0.16%, a significant recovery from 0.02% in the previous quarter. Although the overall annualized quarter-on-quarter GDP growth rate reached 2.0%, slightly below the market expectation of 2.3%, the economy demonstrated resilience due to the strong performance of investment and exports. Going forward, it is crucial to closely monitor the suppressive effects of Middle East geopolitical conflicts and high oil prices on consumer momentum.