by Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Staff
(Worthy News) – The U.S. economy surged past forecasts in the second quarter of 2025, growing at a robust 3% annualized rate, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The figure marks the strongest performance since Q3 2024, when GDP rose 3.1%, and significantly exceeds Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 2.5%.
This economic upswing follows a weak start to the year, when GDP contracted by 0.5% in the first quarter, sparking fears of stagnation. However, renewed momentum in consumer spending and a drop in imports helped drive the Q2 recovery. The BEA noted that while investment and exports declined, those effects were outweighed by increases in spending on both goods and services.
“Within services, the leading contributors were health care, food services and accommodations, and financial services and insurance,” the BEA reported. “For goods, motor vehicles and nondurable items led the gains.” The report also highlighted that the largest drag on investment came from private inventory reductions, especially in chemical manufacturing and durable goods wholesale sectors.
Net exports, which had been a major drag earlier this year, contributed positively to growth. According to Bloomberg News, “Net exports added 5 percentage points to GDP after subtracting the most on record in the first three months of the year.” Analysts believe a clearer policy outlook is bolstering market confidence, contributing to a recent stock market rally and improved consumer sentiment.
President Donald Trump responded swiftly to the news, taking to Truth Social to press the Federal Reserve for action. “2Q GDP JUST OUT: 3%, WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED! ‘Too Late’ MUST NOW LOWER THE RATE. No Inflation! Let people buy, and refinance, their homes!” he posted.
Despite prior concerns that Trump’s tariff policies would dampen economic growth, the strong second-quarter performance suggests the U.S. economy remains resilient. Economic growth is a crucial indicator of national health, driving higher wages, increased employment, and greater tax revenues–all of which strengthen the country’s fiscal position and appeal to global investors.
As businesses continue to respond to rising demand, economists say sustained consumer activity and easing policy concerns may pave the way for continued growth into the second half of the year. Whether the Federal Reserve will respond to Trump’s call to cut interest rates remains to be seen, but the current momentum could shift the tone of future monetary policy discussions.
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