The assumption was that consumer spending had softened considerably due to angst and uncertainty stemming from the trade wars. Now it appears that Americans mostly went about their business as usual. ...

GDP and US Economic Outlook - Bloomberg Surveillance https://t.co/TAdjC4v8NL ...

展望未来，经济学家预计，2026年经济仅会温和提速，部分因素包括特朗普税改政策及相对较低的利率 环境，但未来几年美国经济增速仍普遍低于2%。 通胀方面，修正后的数据显示，美联储密切关注的核心个人消费支出价格指数(PCE，剔除食品和能源) 在2024年全年上涨速度加快，第二季度已升至2.6%。经济学家预测，周五将公布的8月份PCE数据将显 示该指标同比涨幅接近3%，这可能限制美联储未来几个月的降息空间。 周四同步发布的8月份经济指标显示，商业设备订单强劲增长，商品贸易逆差收窄幅度超出预期，同时 首次申请失业救济人数降至7月中旬以来的最低水平。 从季度数据看，最新GDP修正值印证了美国经济在第二季度出现反弹——此前一季度曾因企业为规避特 朗普政府加征关税而大规模进口囤货，导致进口激增。目前第三季度经济表现稳健，近期报告显示消费 者支出与企业设备投资均呈现强劲态势。 在数据发布前，亚特兰大联邦储备银行的GDPNow模型曾预测第三季度经济增速为3.3%，但经济学家 对第四季度增长前景持谨慎态度，认为就业市场疲软可能抑制消费者支出。 （原标题：美国二季度GDP创近两年最快增速3.8% 消费支出成核心动力） 智通财经AP ...

Economic Data Overview - Recent economic data has shown favorable trends, with GDP revised to 3.8% for the second quarter and personal consumption expenditures increasing from 1.6% to 2.5% [2] - Durable goods orders exceeded expectations, rising by 2.9% instead of the anticipated decline of 0.5%, while core capital goods also increased by 6% [2] Job Market Insights - Jobless claims have improved, dropping to 218,000, which is a positive trend compared to previous weeks where claims were above 260,000 [3] Government Spending and Economic Growth - Despite a decrease in government spending, real final sales to private domestic purchasers increased by 3.2%, and real gross output rose by 1.2% [4] - The economy is showing resilience and growth even as government involvement diminishes [4] Federal Reserve Commentary - There is a wide range of opinions among Federal Reserve speakers regarding the economy and interest rates, with some advocating for lower Fed funds rates [7][8] - Recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell have contributed to market volatility, suggesting that the market may be reacting to perceived high valuations [9] Market Reactions - The market's decline, despite strong economic data, may be attributed to profit-taking and reactions to Fed comments [9]

🇺🇸 JUST IN: US Q2 GDP grew 3.8%, beating 3.3% forecasts.Core durable goods orders rose 0.4% in Aug vs -0.1% expected. https://t.co/fOJu29ZnJ9 ...

🚨BREAKING🚨🇺🇸 U.S GDP (QoQ) (Q2)ACTUAL: 3.8%EXPECTED: 3.3%PREVIOUS: -0.5% ...

U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending September 20 were 218,000, below the expected 235,000, with the prior week's figure revised from 231,000 to 232,000. U.S. Q2 real GDP annualized growth rate (final) was 3.8%, above the expected and previous 3.3%. U.S. Q2 core PCE price index annualized rate (final) was 2.6%, slightly above the expected and previous 2.5%. ...

💥BREAKING:🇺🇸 United States GDP (QoQ) (Q2)Actual: 3.8%Expected: 3.3%Previous: -0.5% ...

Group 1: Economic Overview - The latest GDP data for Q2 2025 shows significant economic performance among the world's major economies: the US, EU, and China [1][2][4] - GDP is a crucial indicator of economic health, reflecting the total market value of all final products and services produced in a region [1] Group 2: United States Economic Performance - In Q2 2025, the US GDP reached $7.18 trillion, with a quarter-on-quarter growth of 2.7%, up from 2.3% in Q1 [2][4] - The growth was primarily driven by a 3.1% increase in personal consumption expenditures and a 5.2% rise in business investment [4] - Challenges include inflation remaining above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, with a CPI increase of 2.7% year-on-year in June 2025, and a 1.2% decline in residential investment due to high mortgage costs [4] Group 3: European Union Economic Performance - The EU's GDP for Q2 2025 was approximately €4.92 trillion (about $5.38 trillion), with a quarter-on-quarter growth of 0.3% and a year-on-year growth of 1.2% [4][5] - Economic growth varied among member states, with Germany's GDP growing only 0.1%, while Spain showed stronger growth at 0.6% [5] - The European Central Bank has lowered interest rates to support economic activity, indicating a cautious recovery [5] Group 4: China's Economic Performance - China's GDP for Q2 2025 was ¥33.81 trillion (approximately $4.66 trillion), with a year-on-year growth of 5.3%, up from 5.0% in Q1 [6] - Key growth drivers included a 4.8% increase in retail sales, stable industrial production growth of 5.7%, and a 5.6% increase in the service sector [6] - Challenges include a 10.1% decline in real estate investment and ongoing employment pressures, with an urban unemployment rate of 5.0% [6] Group 5: Comparative Analysis - The absolute GDP figures show the US as the largest economy at $7.18 trillion, followed by the EU at $5.38 trillion and China at $4.66 trillion [7] - In terms of growth rates, China's 5.3% year-on-year growth outpaces the US's 2.7% and the EU's 1.2% [9] - Each economy faces unique challenges: the US contends with inflation and a weak housing market, the EU grapples with structural reforms and geopolitical risks, while China deals with real estate adjustments and employment issues [9]

Economic Impact of US Latinos - US Latino GDP reached $4.1 trillion, exceeding the GDP of India [3] - Latino GDP growth in states like Texas, California, Illinois, and Florida accounts for 50% to 66% of their total GDP growth [6] - California's Latino GDP is expected to surpass $1.4 trillion, and Texas is projected to reach $1.1 trillion [7] - Fastest Latino GDP growth is occurring in states like Ohio (over 87%), Pennsylvania (over 75%), and Michigan (over 65%) [7] Consumption and Market Influence - US Latinos are driving consumption, which is crucial for the US economy [4][5] - The Latino cohort represents 20% of all video on demand usage and 26% of vehicle purchases [11] Labor Force and Economic Strategy - The US is currently short 3.5 million workers, highlighting the need to consider the Latino cohort as part of the economic strategy [13] - Latino workers and entrepreneurs are contributing to economic growth in various states, including North Dakota, Ohio, and Tennessee [9][10]