GDP sales growth in the United States slowed in the third quarter of 2026, easing to 1.7% from 2.8% in the second quarter of the year. The latest reading, updated on 29 October 2026, signals a moderation in the pace of underlying economic activity compared with earlier in the year.
The deceleration from the second quarter’s 2.8% rate suggests demand in the U.S. economy expanded at a more subdued clip in the third quarter. While GDP sales continue to grow, the weaker increase may prompt investors and policymakers to reassess the strength and sustainability of the current expansion heading into the final months of 2026.
