FX.co ★ U.S. Q1 GDP Growth Cools to 1.6%, Signaling Loss of Momentum in 2026 Start

U.S. gross domestic product growth slowed in the first quarter of 2026, with the economy expanding at a quarter‑over‑quarter rate of 1.6%, down from 2.0% in the preceding quarter. The latest figure, updated on 28 May 2026, indicates a moderation in economic momentum at the start of the year.

On a quarter‑over‑quarter basis, the current 1.6% reading reflects weaker growth compared with the previous quarter’s 2.0% increase, which itself was measured against the quarter before it. The shift suggests that while the U.S. economy continues to grow, the pace is easing compared with late 2025, a development that investors and policymakers will watch closely for signs of broader cooling or stabilization in activity.