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U.S. GDP third estimate: Q2 2026

30 September 2026 · macro statistics · confidence: confirmed · status: scheduled · impact 4/5 · EU relevance 5/5

Why it matters

GDP reporting is a macro signal for demand, fiscal space, industrial pressure and central-bank reaction functions. It also helps interpret trade shocks and strategic-sector data in context.

What to watch

• Growth momentum versus consensus and prior quarter.
• Demand mix: consumption, investment, inventories, government spending, exports and imports.
• Signals for ECB, Fed or Chinese policy response and spillovers into European industry.

Result captured

Real US GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.2% in Q2 2026, down from +2.5% in the first quarter. PCE price index +5.0%.

Previous: Previous related release (2026-08-26): Real US GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.5% in Q2 2026, down from +2.1% in the first quarter. PCE price index +5.3%. Prior interpretation: The headline figure is 1.5%, unchanged from 1.5% in the previous release.

The headline figure is 2.2%, up 0.7 points from 1.5% in the previous release.

Briefing

The U.S. economy's Q2 growth was substantially stronger than previously reported, with a 0.7-point upward revision signaling resilient domestic demand and investment that will sustain American import appetite and constrain ECB policy flexibility.

Sources

• BEA release schedule

Themes: Politics, Economy, Trade · Regions: United States, EU, Global · Actors: BEA, Federal Reserve, U.S. Treasury markets, European exporters

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