GDP Report Live: Despite Growth Slowdown, 'Core of the Economy is Resilient'

February 20, 2026 09:39 AM EST So, What's Next For GDP? FROM 2 minutes ago Today's report doesn't signal concern for the future of economic growth, economists and analysts said. Because a large portion of the drag on GDP was related to the government shutdown, the rapid deceleration in economic growth is not expected to be sustained. In 2026, the economy could get a boost from tax refunds that will allow consumers to spend a little more early in the year, economists said. BMO Capital Markets estimates that ...