Report published August 11, 2026
USA Economic Indicators Update: Goldman Sachs Research (August 11, 2026)
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- Issuer
- Goldman Sachs
- Report date
- August 11, 2026
- Analysis as of
- Not stated in source
Authors / editors: Jan Hatzius (Analyst), Alec Phillips (Analyst), David Mericle (Analyst), Ronnie Walker (Analyst), Elsie Peng (Analyst), Pierfrancesco Mei (Analyst), Jessica Rindels (Analyst)
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This report provides a weekly update on US economic indicators, noting a slight tightening of financial conditions driven by higher 10-year Treasury yields. It also highlights current forecasts for GDP, economic surprise indices, and various activity trackers.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The nominal GS US Financial Conditions Index tightened by 2.4bp to 98.43, primarily driven by a rise in the 10-year Treasury yield.
- 2.The real GS US FCI eased by 1.2bp to 98.12.
- 3.Q3 GDP forecast remains at 2.7% (quarter-over-quarter annualized).
Table of Contents
- Capex Tracker
- Slack Tracker and Job Growth Tracker
- Manufacturing Survey Tracker
- Non-Manufacturing Survey Tracker
- Wage Tracker
- Monthly Wage Surveys
- Core Inflation Tracker
- GS Social Media Economic Sentiment Index
Report data
Current Activity Indicator
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal GS US Financial Conditions Index | 98.43 index points | week ending 2026-08-11 |
| Real GS US Financial Conditions Index | 98.12 index points | week ending 2026-08-11 |
| Q3 GDP Growth Forecast | 2.7% | quarter-over-quarter annualized |
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Reported Data Context
- Nominal GS US Financial Conditions Index: 98.43 index points (week ending 2026-08-11) · Source: Goldman Sachs
- Real GS US Financial Conditions Index: 98.12 index points (week ending 2026-08-11) · Source: Goldman Sachs
- Q3 GDP Growth Forecast: 2.7 percent (Q3 2026) · Source: Goldman Sachs
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