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The Q1 2026 US GDP rebound was driven by a surge in AI-related investments.
The US economy rebounded in Q1 2026, printing at 2.0% QoQsaar.
Personal consumption expenditure slowed on a sequential basis in Q1 2026.
Goods consumption slowed in response to rising prices in Q1 2026.
Upside risks to inflation persist.
Imports surged, outpacing export growth in Q1 2026.
Consumption on services held up in Q1 2026.
Non-residential investments grew at 10.4% QoQsaar in Q1 2026, the fastest pace in almost three years.
Non-residential investments grew from 2.4% in Q4 2025.
Rapid investment in artificial intelligence supported non-residential investment growth in Q1 2026.
The largest US tech firms are increasing capital expenditure in 2026.
Investment is likely to remain a driver of growth.
US GDP growth is projected to slow to 2.0% in 2026.
US GDP growth is projected to slow to 1.9% in 2027.
Private demand is expected to slow.
Tax cuts could shield the economy.
Government spending is expected to remain weak.
Net exports could emerge as a neutral contributor.
The surge in AI technology is expected to remain the primary driver of growth.
The Q1 2026 GDP release validates FOMC's decision to maintain status quo in its latest policy meeting.
Uncertainty on the outlook persists.
The labor market shows tentative signs of stabilizing.
ICICI Bank retains its view of the FOMC remaining on a prolonged pause over 2026.
Private consumption rose better than expected at 1.6% in Q1 2026.
Private consumption in Q1 2026 was slower than 1.9% recorded in Q4 2025.
Private consumption growth was driven by demand for services, including healthcare and financial services.
Goods consumption slowed quite sharply in Q1 2026.
Exports rose by 12.9% in Q1 2026.
Exports declined by -3.2% in Q4 2025.
Higher energy exports reflected the rise in exports.
Imports surged by 21.4% in Q1 2026.
The import surge in Q1 2026 was a reversal to the drag visible in 2H 2025.
The drag in 2H 2025 was due to a surge in AI-related technology imports.
Private investments picked up from 1.5% to 6.2% in Q1 2026.
The pickup in private investments can be attributed to AI-led growth.
Government spending rebounded by 4.4% in Q1 2026.
Government spending declined by -5.6% in Q4 2025.
The decline in Q4 2025 government spending was due to a record-long government shutdown.
Overall domestic demand remains firm.
Final sales to private domestic purchasers grew 2.5% QoQsaar in Q1 2026.
Final sales to private domestic purchasers grew from 1.8% in Q4 2025.
Final sales to private domestic purchasers are hovering around the post-pandemic average of 2.6%.
The core PCE derived deflator rose from 2.7% QoQSaar in Q4 2025 to 4.3% in Q1 2026.
The rise in core PCE deflator is attributed to the price shock from the Middle East crisis.
Brent crude prices rose more than 45% since February 27th, 2026.
Supply disruptions from the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by US and Iran caused the crude price rise.
Core PCE inflation rose from 3.0% YoY in February to 3.2% in March.
March core PCE inflation was the highest in more than two years.
PCE inflation increased from 2.8% to 3.5% in March.
Inflation risks are contingent on the duration of the Middle East conflict.
Consumer spending decelerated in Q1 2026 at 1.6% QoQsaar.
Consumer spending was 1.9% in Q4 2025.
Consumption of durable goods was flat in Q1 2026.
Non-durable goods consumption slowed in Q1 2026.
Elevated interest rates and rising prices hit goods consumption.
Consumption is expected to slow due to slowing wages.
Demand for labor continues to slow structurally.
Rising energy prices could work as a real income shock, dampening consumption further.
Private consumption is unlikely to fall off a cliff given the tax cuts that have been delivered.
Tax cuts are expected to a degree negate the real income shock from elevated energy and commodity prices.