
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Washington DC, After a rocky start to 2025 driven by the effects of the Trump-era tariff tensions, the American economy is showing strong signs of resilience. According to the Atlanta Federal Reserve, the estimated GDP growth for the first two months of the second quarter now sits at a robust 4.6%.
Q2 GDP Growth Surprises Experts
Economic analysts and the media sounded alarms just weeks ago, warning of a potential Trump recession. But those predictions are being swiftly challenged by the latest data. The first-quarter GDP, which had previously raised concerns, has now been revised upward to -0.2%, easing recession fears.
Now, with second-quarter growth estimated at 4.6%, the outlook has dramatically shifted—surpassing all blue-chip forecasts.
Consumer Confidence and Spending Rebound
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Consumer confidence has surged to a four-year high.
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Consumer spending has rebounded after a sluggish start to the year.
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Investment, which had dipped into negative territory earlier, is now on the rise again.
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Imports have decreased, helping to narrow the trade deficit.
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Inflation remains slightly above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, suggesting a balanced economic environment without overheating.
These signs point to a healthy and stabilizing U.S. economy, even as the global trade environment remains uncertain.
Cautious Optimism Moving Forward
While the economic upswing is encouraging, it’s still early in the quarter. Additional tariff escalations or international trade tensions could dampen momentum. Nonetheless, the resilience of the American economy in the face of headwinds has caught many economists by surprise.
Final Thoughts: Recession Fears Fading?
The early 2025 concerns of a full-blown recession under Trump-era policies appear, at least for now, to have been overblown. With investment climbing, consumer spending growing, and inflation under control, the U.S. economy may be on firmer footing than many expected.
As new data rolls in, all eyes will remain on trade negotiations and future Fed policy decisions. For now, though, the economic engine is humming.
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Funny how the mainstream media avoids reporting this news! Plus eggs prices are down 61%! Not reported on yesterday’s national egg day!
Wholesale prices may be down, but yours are not. Go shopping.
It’s actually incorrect to call them the mainstream media. They are basically the DNC pretending to be News.