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GDP Growth: the latest available reading.

1.50% Q2 2026 · updated quarterly

Freshness note: This observation is older than the normal release window for a quarterly series. Treat it as the latest available reading, not a current estimate.

GDP grew 1.5% last quarter, which is well below the 2-3% long-term average and marks a clear slowdown from recent months. Growth has turned choppy and weak, suggesting the economy is losing momentum.

The trend since 2019.

The latest available read: GDP Growth is at 1.50% as of Q2 2026. Source: BEA · A191RL1Q225SBEA.

Why it matters.

Slower GDP growth means less job creation and reduced raises across industries, which directly hits your paycheck and job security. It also affects home prices and investment returns, so your mortgage costs and retirement savings are on the line.

Where it fits.

GDP Growth feeds the Growth view — one of the six areas behind the site's Macro IQ score.