How to read this source
The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes national accounts and related measures of growth, income, spending and prices. The same reference period can have several estimates as more data becomes available. These releases provide the original context for GDP and PCE headlines; use the estimate vintage and the specific table to make a consistent comparison.
What to check in each release
- Identify advance, later and revised estimates.
- Distinguish inflation-adjusted growth from changes in dollar values.
- Check whether a percentage is annualized, quarterly or year over year.
The headlines below retain the publisher’s dates. Open the original release for complete tables, footnotes and any later corrections, and use the accompanying guides to connect the information with a borrowing decision.