About This Trend

Q1 GDP refers to the first quarter's economic performance, specifically the gross domestic product growth or contraction, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

The U.S. Q1 GDP is trending due to its unexpected weakness, with the advance estimate showing a -0.3% contraction, below the expected 0.2% growth. This has raised concerns about a potential recession in 2025 and 2026, as economists note the sharp slowdown in economic activity. .

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