President Donald Trump on Monday got to ring the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the golden confines of the Oval Office.
The new data arrived as the war continues to drive up gasoline prices and borrowing costs, threatening a drag on the economy.
The Court of International Trade has concluded that President Trump's global 10% tariffs are unlawful.
Gas prices have climbed to their highest levels since the start of the war with Iran, raising concerns about prolonged economic strain amid ongoing global supply disruptions.
As the war in Iran rages on, gas prices have hit their highest point in four years and many drivers are looking for ways to save at the pump.
The report on gross domestic product covers the first three months of this year.