Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall on bleak GDP, jobs data with Big Tech earnings on deck
An update on gross domestic product (GDP) showed a sharp drop in growth with the US economy contracting at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first quarter, according to an advanced estimate released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis on Wednesday. It was the first negative reading in three years. Economists had expected a drop to 0.1% growth. In the fourth quarter of 2024, real GDP increased 2.4%. The decrease primarily reflected an increase in imports as Trump's tariff push rattled confidence and businesses rushed to stockpile. Along...