https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-economy-grew-at-2-1-in-first-quarter#u19172Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:16:54 +0000The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.1% from January through March. This final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis represents a sharp increase over the previous estimate of 1.6%. The growth follows a slower 0.5% expansion in the final quarter of 2025.What's confirmed:The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026.The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised the first-quarter GDP estimate upward from 1.6%.Economic growth in the final three months of 2025 was 0.5%.Consumer spending softened or nearly stalled during the first quarter.Still unconfirme