Core Insights - The gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a 3.8% annual rate for the period from April to June, an increase from the previous estimate of 3.3% due to higher consumer spending [1] Economic Performance - The upward revision in GDP growth indicates a stronger economic performance than initially anticipated, reflecting robust consumer spending trends [1]

The U.S. economic growth appears to be slowing, with a 1.5% GDP growth estimated in 2026 and inflation that will likely stay in the 2.5% zone. This is the time for “safer” assets, and I believe the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (I am a dynamic finance professional with a Master’s in Banking & Finance from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. My investing background mix corporate finance, M&A, and investment analysis, with a focus on real estate, renewable energy, and equity markets. I specialize in financi ...