US Economy Bounces Back in Q1, But Growth Slows Ahead
The U.S. economy showed signs of improvement in the first quarter of 2026 after a weak fourth quarter, but there are indications that growth may slow down mid-year.
According to recent data, GDP growth picked up from 0.5% in the last quarter of 2025 to 2.1% in the first quarter of this year.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta projects a slowdown in economic growth at mid-year, with a predicted 0.3% increase in GDP.