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The US economy remains impressively resilient

July 31, 2026

Despite a series of challenging policy-driven economic headwinds, highlighted by an immigration crackdown, higher tariffs and a war with Iran that has boosted oil prices and threatened global supply chains, the US economy remains impressively resilient.

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The US economy remains surprisingly resilient

As we enter the second half of 2026, the US economy remains surprisingly resilient despite major geopolitical uncertainties and inflation risks.

The US economic expansion rolls on

Underpinned by a solid job market, favorable financial conditions and robust profits, the US economic expansion rolls on.

Recent economic data show the US economy remains resilient

Recent economic data show the US economy remains resilient

The longest government shutdown in history leads to weaker-than-expected economic expansion

Government shutdown leads to weaker-than-expected economic expansion.

We continue to expect the above-trend GDP growth the US economy showed in the second half of 2025 to persist in the coming months

We continue to expect the above-trend GDP growth the US economy showed in the second half of 2025 to persist in the coming months.

Despite only modest job growth in 2025, the US economy has remained notably resilient

The US economy has remained notably resilient.

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