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* Q1 GDP Report Shocks Markets: US Economy Grows at 2.9% Amid Inflation Fears – What It Means for Your Wallet*

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** The latest **Q1 GDP report** shows the US economy grew at **2.9%**—faster than expected. How inflation, Fed rates, and stock markets are reacting. Full analysis inside.  

 **US Economy Defies Expectations: Q1 GDP Growth Hits 2.9%**  

The **Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)** just released its **Q1 2025 GDP report**, revealing **stronger-than-expected growth (2.9%)**—but markets are tumbling over **stubborn inflation risks**. Here’s what you need to know:  

 **📈 Key Takeaways from the GDP Report**  
✅ **Growth Drivers**:  
   - Consumer spending up **3.4%** (holiday sales surge)  
   - Business investment rises **2.1%** (AI & manufacturing boom)  
✅ **Inflation Warning**:  
   - Core PCE inflation **holds at 3.2%** (above Fed’s 2% target)  
   - *Market Reaction*: S&P 500 drops **1.5%**, Treasury yields spike  

📌 **Full Report**: [BEA.gov](https://www.bea.gov/news/2025/gross-domestic-product-1st-quarter) *(Official Source)*  

**Why Is the Market Down Despite Strong GDP?**  
1️⃣ **Fed Rate Cut Doubts** – Traders now see **only 1 cut in 2025** ([CME FedWatch](https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html))  
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2️⃣ **Tech Stock Slump** – NVIDIA, Apple dip on **slowing AI demand fears**  
3️⃣ **Oil Price Surge** – Brent crude hits **$92/barrel** (Middle East tensions)  

📌 **Live Market Data**: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/markets 

**What This Means for You**  
🔹 **Mortgages**: 30-year rates **hold at 6.8%** (bad news for homebuyers)  
🔹 **Stocks**: **Defensive sectors** (utilities, healthcare) outperform  
🔹 **Savings**: High-yield accounts still pay **4.5-5% APY**  

📌 **Expert Take**: *"The Fed is trapped—strong growth means fewer cuts."* – [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/fed)  

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