Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.3% in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Commerce Department’s second estimate. GDP decreased 0.5% in Q1. The increase in real GDP in Q2 reflected a decrease in imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, and an increase in consumer spending. Both were partly offset by decreases in investment and exports.
ABA DataBank: Retail sales excluding gas increased 1.1% for the month
Stronger retail sales could help support demand for consumer and consumer business loans. However, as consumers spend more on essentials driven by rising prices, this could negatively impact consumer loan performance.









