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2026.07.2713:55:00UTC+00Atlanta Fed GDPNow Trims Q2 2026 U.S. Growth Estimate to 1.6%

The Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow model has slightly downgraded its estimate for U.S. economic growth in the second quarter of 2026, with the nowcast easing to 1.6% from a previous 1.7%. The latest update, released on 27 July 2026, signals a marginal softening in expected real GDP growth but still points to a modestly expanding economy.

While the revision is small, the move from 1.7% to 1.6% underscores a cautious outlook on near-term momentum. Market participants and economists often track the GDPNow series as a high-frequency gauge of underlying activity, using incremental changes as signals on whether growth is stabilizing, accelerating, or losing steam within the quarter.

The second-quarter figure, now standing at 1.6%, will be closely watched against upcoming official releases and other forecast models as investors reassess expectations for corporate earnings, interest rate trajectories, and the broader U.S. economic outlook heading into the second half of 2026.

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