NEWS & INDUSTRY REPORTS

The U.S. economy picked up speed in early 2026. The Bureau of Economic Analysis's third estimate shows real GDP grew at a 2.1% annualized rate in Q1 2026 — revised up half a point from the prior estimate, and a solid rebound from the weak 0.5% growth in Q4 2025. The upgrade mainly reflects lower import figures, partly offset by softer consumer spending, particularly in financial services and travel. Investment, exports, government spending, and consumer spending all added to