Thứ năm Aug 28 2025 13:20
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The US economy demonstrated notable resilience in the second quarter, exceeding initial growth estimates. Both a rebound in business investment and a significant surge in exports contributed to this robust performance.
According to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, real gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the value of goods and services produced in the United States adjusted for inflation, grew at an annual rate of 3.3%. This represents an upward revision from the initial estimate of 3%.
Net exports were a major driver of this growth, contributing nearly five percentage points to GDP. This marks a significant shift from the first three months of the year, when net exports were a drag on economic growth. This improvement in trade performance reflects an increase in exports and a decrease in imports.
In addition to trade, the US economy saw a rebound in business investment, suggesting increased business confidence in the economic outlook. However, some uncertainty remains regarding the impact of President Trump's trade policies on future economic growth.
Another key measure of economic activity, gross domestic income (GDI), points to a similar trend. GDI rose by 4.8% in the second quarter, following a slight increase of 0.2% in the first quarter. GDI measures the income and costs generated from the production of goods and services.
Corporate profits also experienced a rebound in the second quarter, increasing by 1.7% after a sharp decline in the first three months of the year. The performance of US corporations raises questions about their ability to cope with the effects of tariffs, either by raising prices or absorbing costs.
While the US economy is showing signs of strength, there are some concerns about the labor market. The number of people filing for unemployment benefits last week fell slightly, suggesting that employers are still reluctant to lay off existing employees amid economic uncertainty.
However, the high number of people continuing to receive unemployment benefits suggests that unemployed workers are taking longer to find a job. This slowdown in the labor market has become a focus for Federal Reserve officials, who are expected to lower interest rates at their next meeting.
Overall, the US economy is demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of global challenges. However, the impact of trade policies and the potential slowdown in the labor market should be closely monitored in the coming months.
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