# U.S. economy avoids negative GDP growth in Q1, Q2, and Q3 2026

*Economics. 35% certain. Wednesday, 30 September 2026*

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**1% in august**

The United States did not experience negative GDP growth during Q1, Q2, or Q3 2026. 5%. 1%.

5%.

The US economy's performance in the first three quarters of 2026 was characterized by the absence of negative GDP growth.

1% was reported, providing further detail on the US labor market.

## Analysis

The lack of negative GDP growth in Q1, Q2, and Q3 2026 suggests a stable economic outlook.

1% in August 2026 provides context for understanding the labor market conditions during this period. This rate may influence decisions related to monetary policy and fiscal interventions.

The relationship between GDP growth and Unemployment rates is complex, and the current outcomes may be subject to various interpretations. Further analysis would require additional data on other economic indicators, such as inflation and consumer spending.

### Background consulted for the analysis

- [Unemployment Rate (UNRATE) | FRED | St. Louis Fed](https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/UNRATE)
- [Transmission of material in this news release is embargoed until USDL-26-1291](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf)
- [August 2026 Jobs Report: September 4 Release Date, Market Odds](https://polymarkettrader.com/events/us-jobs-report-2026/)
- [Employment Situation Summary - 2026 M07 Results](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm)

## What this was built from

- **[ACX 2026] Will the United States experience negative GDP growth during Q1, Q2, or Q3 2026?**: did not happen, 91%; settles Wednesday, 30 September 2026 (manifold). [Market](https://manifold.markets/DaftPunkRock/acx-2026-will-the-united-states-exp)
- **Will the August 2026 U.S. unemployment rate be at least 4.5%?**: did not happen, 94%; settles Friday, 4 September 2026 (manifold). [Market](https://manifold.markets/CalibratedGhosts/will-the-august-2026-us-unemploymen)
- **August Unemployment Rate**: 4.1%, 35%; settles Friday, 4 September 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/august-unemployment-rate-1786116586124)