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Signals of Strength in a Shifting Economy
Four times a year, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) releases gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, measuring the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within the country. The BEA’s initial estimate for the first quarter of 2025 showed an unexpected contraction in real GDP, which is adjusted for inflation. This indicated a potential slowdown compared to the previous quarter.