Federal Reserve Takes Action as Uncertainty Continues to Constrain U.S. Economic Growth

Consensus forecasts indicate that GDP growth will increase by 1.48% from Q1 2026 to Q4 2026, signaling a modest economic expansion. Over the same period, the M2 money supply is projected to grow by 4.00%, rising from $22,768.82 billion in Q1 2026 to $23,679.87 billion in Q4 2026, compared with $22,298.10 billion in October 2025. This continued expansion of the money supply is expected to support economic growth while simultaneously exerting upward pressure ...