Q1 2026 Economic Update

last updated on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Strategies

The FHLB Des Moines Economic Update provides an update on U.S. economic activity each quarter. Check out the latest trends in housing, employment, inflation, GDP, and other relevant economic indicators. Overall, the economy expanded at a faster pace to begin the year. Some key themes from the quarter stability in the labor market, mortgage rates remaining a drag on the housing sector, and an uptick in inflation. 

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