US Economy Grew 2.2% in Q2 2026, BEA Final Estimate Shows
Real GDP rose 2.2% annualized in the second quarter, driven by consumer spending, investment, and exports, the BEA confirmed.
The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to the third and final estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The reading reflects a modest deceleration from the revised 2.5 percent growth recorded in the first quarter of the year.
Consumer spending, business investment, and exports were the primary drivers of second-quarter growth. Imports rose during the period as well, applying a drag on the headline figure, since imports are subtracted in the standard GDP calculation.
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State-level data released alongside the national figures showed wide variation in economic performance. New York led all states with real GDP growth of 4.0 percent, while West Virginia posted the weakest result, contracting 2.3 percent during the quarter.
The BEA's third estimate incorporates the most complete set of source data available for the April-through-June period and is generally considered the definitive reading for the quarter. The report also included updates on corporate profits, state personal income, and state personal consumption expenditures for 2025.
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