Wall Street analysts predict a 2.5% growth in U.S. GDP for Q1 2024, a deceleration from the previous quarters but still solid. Consumer spending is expected to slow to 2.8%, with the GDP price index anticipated to rise by 3%. Goldman Sachs forecasts a more optimistic 3.1% growth, citing factors like increased residential investment and auto production. A stronger-than-expected GDP could impact the U.S. dollar positively, while a lower figure might benefit bonds and gold. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) rose 0.5% on the last GDP release.