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2026.09.0316:20:00UTC+00Atlanta Fed GDPNow Q3 Estimate Inches Down to 4.7%, Signals Slight Cooling in U.S. Growth

The Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow model now projects U.S. real GDP growth of 4.7% for the third quarter of 2026, a marginal dip from the previous estimate of 4.8%. The latest reading, updated on 3 September 2026, points to a still-robust but slightly moderating pace of economic expansion in the United States.

The revision, while small, suggests that incoming data have marginally softened expectations for third-quarter performance compared with the earlier 4.8% projection also recorded during the same quarter. The GDPNow model is closely watched by investors and analysts as a high-frequency, real-time gauge of economic momentum, offering an early signal of how official GDP figures may eventually shape up.

With the estimate still near 5%, the data imply that underlying growth remains strong, even as the modest downgrade may prompt market participants to reassess the strength and durability of the current expansion as more third-quarter indicators are released.

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