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Chart of the Day: How Today's Expansion Stacks Up

John Keefer, Portfolio Manager Nov 12, 2026
Table comparing U.S. economic expansions since 1949, showing the 2020-2026 expansion with 74 months of growth, 27% cumulative real GDP growth, and 4.0% annualized real GDP growth.

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Today’s Chart of the Day from Charlie Bilello's The Week in Charts (9/11/26) highlights expansionary periods within the U.S. supported by positive GDP data. Annualized real GDP of 4% has supported the most recent period from 2020-2026, which has surpassed the historical average in all 3 categories (number of months, cumulative real GDP, annualized real GDP).
Chart of the Day

About the Author

John Keefer, Portfolio Manager
John Keefer, Portfolio Manager

John joined Crews Bank & Trust as a Trust Investment Associate in September 2025 and was promoted to Portfolio Manager in 2026. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Banking from the University of Missouri, along with an Investment Certificate. In his role, he supports portfolio maintenance and analysis while helping clients work toward their financial goals.

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