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United StatesUS Real GDP held to 24,270.6 Billions Chained 2017 USD in January 2026
FREDQuarterlyReleased April 2026
US Real GDP held to 24,270.6 Billions Chained 2017 USD in January 2026, released April 2026.
Latest Release
24270.599000
Actual
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Consensus
24270.599000
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
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THE RELEASE
Real GDP (United States) was reported at 24,270.60 Billions Chained 2017 USD in January 2026. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. This is classified as a critical-impact indicator released on a quarterly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 24,168.92 Billions Chained 2017 USD, up from the prior three at 23,782.01 Billions Chained 2017 USD. In April readings over the past 3 years, Real GDP has averaged 23,776.03 Billions Chained 2017 USD.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Aug 26) and Durable Goods Orders MoM (Aug 26).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update April 2026.
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About Real GDP — United States
DEFINITION
US Real GDP rose to $24,065.956000B in September, up from August’s $24,026.834000B, marking a 0.16% month-over-month gain. This steady expansion continues a positive 12-month trend with annual growth of 5.37% compared to September 2024. Market reaction was muted as the print aligned with expectations, keeping the Federal Reserve’s moderate growth outlook intact. Updated 4/3/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Releases in this category are tier-1 market events that frequently produce same-session cross-asset repricing. Released quarterly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 24,270.6 Billions Chained 2017 USD. Prior reading (Jan 2026): 24,180.4 Billions Chained 2017 USD. Before that (Oct 2025): 24,055.7 Billions Chained 2017 USD.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | US | Building Permits MoM | 4.3 | -2.6 | 5 | 4.47 | Low |
| 12:30 | US | Building Permits | 1.433 | 1.374 | 1.443 | 1.44 | Low |
| 13:00 | US | House Price Index | 442.5 | 442.4 | 442.8 | 442.65 | Low |
| 13:00 | US | S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price MoM | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.40 | Low |
| 13:00 | US | S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price YoY | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.90 | Medium |
| 13:00 | US | House Price Index YoY | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.25 | Low |
| 13:00 | US | House Price Index MoM | 0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.10 | Low |
| 14:00 | US | Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8.50 | Low |
| 14:00 | US | New Home Sales | 0.607 | 0.678 | 0.62 | 0.60 | Medium |
| 14:00 | US | Richmond Fed Services Index | -8 | -3 | -1 | -1.25 | Low |
| 14:00 | US | Richmond Fed Manufacturing Shipments Index | 11 | 8 | 7 | 12.25 | Low |
| 14:00 | US | CB Consumer Confidence | 89.4 | 90.2 | 90.3 | 89.85 | High |
| 22:00 | US | API Crude Oil Stock Change | 4.2 | -0.328 | 1.8 | 3.00 | Medium |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.15 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Durable Goods Orders MoM | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.90 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Durable Goods Orders Ex Transp MoM | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.90 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | PCE Price Index MoM | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Durable Goods Orders Ex Defense MoM | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.05 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Corporate Profits QoQ | 0.5 | 0.7 | -2.35 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Core PCE Price Index YoY | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.30 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Core PCE Price Index MoM | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | PCE Price Index YoY | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.60 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Personal Income MoM | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.00 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Personal Spending MoM | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.05 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Real Consumer Spending | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.20 | Low | |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Distillate Stocks Change | -1.53 | -1.6 | -2.15 | Low | |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Gasoline Stocks Change | 0.688 | -0.7 | -0.79 | Medium | |
| 14:30 | US | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | 4.405 | 0.6 | 0.99 | Medium | |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | Goods Trade Balance Adv | -101.4 | -99 | -99.00 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 204 | 203 | 202.00 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Initial Jobless Claims | 206 | 208 | 210.00 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM | -0.4 | 0 | 0.00 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Wholesale Inventories MoM | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1799 | 1790 | 1793.00 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Goods Trade Balance | -101.41 | -99.9 | -99.90 | Medium | |
| 15:00 | US | Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index | 17 | 14 | 14.00 | Low | |
| 15:00 | US | Kansas Fed Composite Index | 9 | 8 | 8.00 | Low | |