Category: Gross Domestic Product

U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices

The New York Times – Business:
Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a period including first weeks of conflict in the Middle East.
Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns

The New York Times – Business:
The conflict could also fuel another bout of inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Federal Debt to Hit Record Levels, Budget Office Warns

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has reshaped the country’s economic policies, but the outlook for the budget remains dire.
Trump Credits ‘Mister Tariff’ for the Country’s Strength. Economists Beg to Differ.

Many indicators appear to suggest that the United States is growing despite tariffs, not because of them.
What to know about the report.

Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
What to know about the report.

Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
What to Know About the Latest Jobs Report

Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.
Fears of a French Government Collapse Send Its Borrowing Costs Soaring

France’s finance minister suggested that a cornerstone of the European economy might need help from the International Monetary Fund if a political and debt crisis were not addressed.
U.S. Economy Grew in Second Quarter as Tariffs Scrambled Data

Gross domestic product rebounded in the spring after contracting at the start of the year, but consumer spending remained weak.
Where Is the Economy Going? A ‘Monster Week’ of News Could Help Decide.

This week will bring a flood of economic data, as well as major policy decisions on trade and interest rates.
Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Drag Down the Global Economy

Economic growth will slow this year and next as the trade war hampers development in the United States and around the world, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said.
Tariff Uncertainty Threatens to Drag Down Europe’s Economic Growth

The European Union scaled back its forecast for growth in 2025 by nearly half a percent, as the jump in tariffs and surrounding chaos bite.