US Q1 2026 GDP growth revised upward

US Economic growth in Q1 was driven by a sharp increase in investment, stronger exports and continued government spending.

The US economy grew at a faster pace than previously estimated in Q1 2026, according to final data released by the US Department of Commerce on Thursday.

The upward revision reflected a lower estimate for imports, which are subtracted in GDP calculations, more than offsetting a downward revision to consumer spending during the quarter.

Economic growth in the January–March period was supported by a sharp increase in investment, stronger exports, and continued government spending, despite higher imports partially weighing on overall GDP growth.

What does it mean?

The final figures reinforce the resilience of the US economy and its ability to rebound quickly from the sharp slowdown at the end of last year, giving the Federal Reserve greater room to closely monitor the inflation outlook while relying on a solid foundation of economic growth.