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.

Discover why GDP is crucial for measuring economic health and growth. Learn how it guides policymakers, investors, and ...

Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.3% in Q4 2024, according to the second estimate. The latest estimate was consistent with the forecast and is slower than the Q3 final ...

The BEA's second estimate of real gross domestic product showed economic growth decreased at an annual rate of 0.2% in Q1 2025. We are currently at a level below both the 10-year moving average and ...

Nicolas Petrosky-Nadeau, vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, shared views on the current economy and the outlook from the Economic Research Department as of January 15, 2026.

The role of imports in GDP—Gross Domestic Product—confuses many people. The current political discussion about tariffs has triggered some of the misunderstanding. This article aims to help business ...