Why Real GDP Growth Slowed to 1.5 Percent

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why real GDP growth slowed to 1.5 percent in the second quarter of 2026, even as nominal GDP expanded and inflation cooled. They break down the role of the GDP deflator, the divergence between real and nominal growth, and what this means for business investment, consumer spending, and Federal Reserve policy. With core inflation still above the Fed's target at 3.3 percent, they discuss whether the economy is heading for a soft landing or a stagflationary pause. Tune in for a clear, data-driven look at the numbers behind the headlines. #GDPGrowth #RealGDP #NominalGDP #GDPDeflator #Inflation #CoreCPI #FederalReserve #MacroData #Economics #SoftLanding #Stagflation #EconomicIndicators #BusinessInvestment #ConsumerSpending #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #EconomicAnalysis #MacroEconomics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo