U.S. GDP growth accelerated to 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, a clear pickup from the 0.5% pace recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025.
That rebound followed a weak end to 2025, but the report also pointed to signs that growth was slowing again by mid-year.
Atlanta Fed projections cited in the report show only modest U.S. GDP growth ahead, suggesting the first-quarter improvement may not hold through the rest of 2026.