GDP & Growth

GDPNow

Atlanta Fed real-time GDP growth estimate updated continuously with incoming data releases. Provides the most current read on current-quarter GDP before the official BEA estimate. Useful for nowcasting, growth surprise detection, and positioning ahead of GDP releases. Irregular frequency, updated on data release days.

Gross Domestic Product

Total value of goods and services produced in the U.S., nominal (current dollar) terms. Quarterly BEA estimate. Use for economic size comparisons, debt-to-GDP calculations, and long-run growth trend analysis. Quarterly frequency with full history back to 1947.

Real Gross Domestic Product

GDP adjusted for inflation — the true measure of economic growth. Quarterly BEA advance, second, and third estimates. Two consecutive negative quarters = technical recession. Use for growth regime identification, cycle dating, and productivity analysis. Quarterly frequency.