Discover why real GDP offers a more accurate picture of economic growth by adjusting for inflation and when nominal GDP might be more useful for short-term analysis.

The ongoing government shutdown delayed the release of the Commerce Department's initial estimate of the third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), as other data sources suggest solid economic growth in the quarter. The Bureau of Economic Analysis was ...

Forty-nine percent of US adults believe economic growth will rise in the first half of this year, according to Gallup.

Learn how capital investment in infrastructure, technology, and assets boosts economic growth and GDP. Explore key factors driving business and national prosperity.

The U.S. economy posted a 4.3% annualized real GDP growth rate in Q3 2025, the highest in two years. Year-over-year real GDP growth was 2.3%, aligning with the long-term trend since 2009. Since the Fed's 2009 policy shift, the U.S. has maintained a 2.4% ...