# U.S. Economy Grew Faster Than Expected in Q2

> U.S. economy expanded at 2.2% annualized rate in Q2, beating forecasts.
- Title: U.S. Economy Grew Faster Than Expected in Q2 · Fox Business
- Summary: U.S. economy expanded at 2.2% annualized rate in Q2, beating forecasts. U.S. economy grew 2.2% in Q2 2026, exceeding economists' 1.5% estimate.
- Keywords: us economy, gdp, commerce department, bea, q2 2026, inflation, fed, interest rates, business, finance, Economy, Grew
- Source: Fox Business — https://foxbusiness.com/economy/us-economy-q2-2026-final
- Author: Eric Revell
- Published: 2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us economy, gdp, commerce department, bea, q2 2026, inflation, fed, interest rates, business, finance
## Q2 GDP Final Estimate
The U.S. economy grew at a stronger pace than expected in the second quarter.
## GDP Growth Rate
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a 2.2% annualized rate for Q2 2026.
## Economists' Expectations
Economists polled by LSEG had estimated 1.5% GDP growth for Q2 2026.
## Q1-Q2 Growth
The economy grew at 2.1% in Q1 2026 and 2.2% in Q2 2026, suggesting 2.15% annual growth.
## GDP Contributors
Increases in consumer spending, investment and exports drove q2 growth.
## Economist Analysis
EY-Parthenon chief economist Gregory Daco expects 2.5% gdp growth in 2026.
## Key takeaway

U.S. economy grew 2.2% in Q2 2026, exceeding economists' 1.5% estimate.