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Big rebound in GDP masks hidden weakness in US economy

Big rebound in GDP masks hidden weakness in the US economy

The US economy expanded sharply in the second quarter as businesses dialed back on imports after stocking up earlier in the year to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But a look under the hood shows an economy that’s sputtering.

Forbes on MSN · 2d

U.S. Economy Rebounded In Second Quarter As GDP Rises 3%

The latest GDP report follows a decline of 0.5% in the first quarter, the weakest period of economic growth for the U.S. since Q1 in 2022 that was “primarily reflected” by an increase in imports as businesses aimed to get in front of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, and a decrease in government spending, the BEA said.

Wall Street Journal · 1d

U.S. Economy Rebounds in Second Quarter

The Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product rose after contracting in the first quarter, but signs of weakness emerged in the first half of the year.

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RealClearPolitics on MSN · 1d

Schumer: Strong GDP Number Is A "Mirage," Trump's Tariffs Are Weighing Down The Economy

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) took to the Senate floor Wednesday, calling the GDP number a "mirage" and raising questions about the economic data released by the Commerce Department. SEN.

POLITICO on MSN · 2d

GDP grows as Trump's trade agenda revamps the economy

The Commerce Department’s initial GDP estimate beat the 2.3 percent rate anticipated by most economists. “2Q GDP JUST OUT: 3%, WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED!” Trump posted on his social network. The surge in overall growth is a win for an administration that has been battling widespread perceptions that Trump’s economic agenda is causing more harm than good.

CBS News · 1d

Powell cites Trump's tariffs after leaving interest rates unchanged, Trump touts GDP numbers

President Trump spent the day hailing new GDP numbers that showed stronger than expected economic growth over the past three months. But at the Federal Reserve, Chair Jerome Powell pointed to Mr. Trump's tariffs as he announced the central bank would leave interest rates unchanged.

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GDP surged in the second quarter after sliding earlier this year

The country's GDP increased at an annual rate of 3%, a sharp turnaround from earlier this year when it fell 0.5%.

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GDP shows plump 3% growth rate in second quarter — but it’s not as healthy as it looks

The U.S. expanded at a 3% annual pace in the second quarter, masking signs of weakness in the economy as businesses and ...

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New GDP data leads Trump to change his mind about blaming Biden for the economy

Remember when Trump said Biden should get the blame if the economy struggled in the second quarter? As luck would have it, he ...

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Fed meeting looms as Trump celebrates 3% GDP growth, pushes for rate cuts

President Donald Trump celebrated 3% GDP growth in Q2 and demanded the Fed rate cuts as the central bank is set to reveal its ...

GDP Report Today: Growth Rebounds to 3%

Wednesday brought the first official estimate of how much the U.S. economy grew in April through June. Here’s what to know: ...

Marketplace1d

Strong second quarter GDP growth numbers are "misleading," say experts

The size of the U.S. economy grew in the second quarter of this year by a lot — 3%, annualized . That’s after it contracted ...

Q2 GDP Below The Headline Isn't So Great

Q2 2025 GDP rose 3%, beating consensus but inflated by anomalies. Click for insights on growth, economic softness, and our ...

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US economy bucks recession doomsayers as GDP rebounds, private payrolls, hiring surge

Trump cheered the strong GDP figures in a post on Truth Social Wednesday morning: “No Inflation! Let people buy, and ...

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GDP Growth Will Look Good. Why It’s a Head Fake.

The consensus call among economists surveyed by FactSet is that real GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the second ...

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Don't read too much into the strong Q2 GDP report; underlying demand is still cooling

According to a second estimate by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Q2 real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an ...

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