The trend since 2019.
The current read: GDP Growth is at 2.10% as of January 2026. Source: FRED/BEA via Indicators IQ.
Why it matters.
Steady GDP growth means companies are expanding, hiring is more likely, and your job prospects improve. When growth stalls or turns negative, recessions follow, threatening wages, employment, and the value of your investments.
Where it fits.
GDP Growth feeds the Growth view — one of the six areas behind the site's Macro IQ score.