🌐U.S. Q1 GDP Unexpectedly Falters: Are Hopes for a Soft Landing Dashed?
This Thursday, the U.S. released its preliminary Q1 GDP growth, marking a near two-year low at a 1.6% QoQ increase—less than half of Q4's rate, and significantly slower than the anticipated 2.5%. This sharp slowdown has dashed hopes for a soft economic landing. GDP represents a comprehensive measure of economic activity, with i...