U.S. Economy Contracts: GDP Shrinks 0.2% in Q1 2025 as Corporate Profits Plummet
The U.S. economy officially entered contraction territory in the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant shift after nearly four years of post-pandemic growth. According to data released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real gross domestic product declined at an annual rate of 0.2% in