Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   Q2 GDP Crushes Expectations and Doomsayers Date:   7/31/2025 9:15:02 AM

I certainly hope so but given Q1 and the settling down on the import side I don't see how it gets to 3% by year end.  Q1 was negative and Q2 was at 3% YOY.  Q3 and Q4 will have to be closer to 4% to get it to 3%.  I agree that Powell is intentionally trying to keep the economy throttled and if possible, into recession prior to the midterms because he wants Democrats to control the House so they will impeach Trump over and over.