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US GDP Growth Revised Higher to 3.1% in Q2
The US economy expanded an annualized 3.1 percent on quarter in the second quarter of 2017, above a second estimate of 3 percent and beating market expectations of 3 percent. It is the strongest growth rate since the first three months of 2015, the final estimate from the BEA showed. Private inventory investment increased more than previously estimated, but the general picture of economic growth remains the same.
Published on 2017-09-28

US GDP Growth Revised Sharply Higher in Q2
The US economy expanded an annualized 3 percent in the second quarter of 2017, well above a preliminary reading of 2.6 percent and beating market expectations of 2.7 percent. It is the strongest growth rate since the first three months of 2015, the second estimate from the BEA showed. Increases in consumer spending and in nonresidential fixed investment were larger than previously estimated, offsetting a drag from government expenditure and investment.
Published on 2017-08-30

US GDP Grows 2.6% in Q2, Matches Forecasts
The US economy advanced an annualized 2.6 percent on quarter in the second quarter of 2017, following a downwardly revised 1.2 percent expansion in the previous period, matching market expectations, an advance estimate showed. The improvement was boosted by strong consumer spending and a rebound in government consumption while exports slowed and housing investment shrank.
Published on 2017-07-28

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 1.4% In Q1
The US economy expanded an annualized 1.4 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2017, better than 1.2 percent in the second estimate, as consumer spending and exports increased more than previously anticipated. On the other hand, non-residential investment was revised lower and the drag from inventories was higher than initially estimated.
Published on 2017-06-29

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 1.2% In Q1
The US economy expanded an annualized 1.2 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2017, better than the advance estimate of 0.7 percent growth and beating market expectations of 0.9 percent, figures from the second estimate showed. It is the lowest growth rate in a year, better than the weakest first-quarter growth in three years initially estimated. Consumer spending and nonresidential fixed investment rose faster than anticipated and the drag from public spending and investment was lower than initially estimated. In contrast, private inventories decreased more.
Published on 2017-05-26

US Q1 GDP Growth Weakest Since 2014
The US economy grew an annualized 0.7 percent on quarter in the first quarter of 2017, following a 2.1 percent expansion in the previous period and below expectations of 1.1 percent, an advance estimate showed. The deceleration in real GDP in the first quarter reflected a deceleration in PCE and downturns in private inventory investment and in state and local government spending that were partly offset by an upturn in exports and accelerations in both nonresidential and residential fixed investment.
Published on 2017-04-28

US GDP Growth Revised Up To 2.1% In Q4
The US economy advanced an annualized 2.1 percent on quarter in the fourth quarter of 2016, higher than 1.9 percent in the previous estimates, final figures showed. Consumer spending and inventories increased faster than anticipated while investment rose less and net trade subtracted more from growth. In 2016, the GDP expanded 1.6 percent, the lowest since 2011.
Published on 2017-03-30

US GDP Growth Confirmed At 1.9% In Q4
The US economy advanced an annualized 1.9 percent on quarter in the last three months of 2016, slowing from a 3.5 percent growth in the previous period and matching earlier estimates. Consumer spending rose faster than anticipated while business investment was revised lower. In 2016, the GDP expanded 1.6%, the lowest since 2011.
Published on 2017-02-28

US GDP Growth Slows to 1.9% in Q4
The US economy advanced an annualized 1.9% on quarter in Q4, below expectations of 2.2%. Exports slumped reversing the impact from the surge in soybean shipments in Q3 and consumer spending slowed while investment jumped, boosted by equipment and home building. In 2016, the GDP expanded 1.6%, the lowest since 2011.
Published on 2017-01-27

US GDP Growth Rate Revised Up To 3.5% In Q3
The US economy advanced an annualized 3.5 percent on quarter in the three months to September of 2016, up from 1.4 percent growth in the previous period and better than a 3.2 percent expansion in the second estimate. It is the highest growth rate in two years as personal consumption, investment in structures and intellectual property products and government expenditure rose faster than anticipated and exports were boosted by boom in soybean shipments.
Published on 2016-12-22

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 3.2% in Q3
The US economy advanced an annualized 3.2 percent on quarter in the three months to September of 2016, up from 1.4 percent growth in the previous period and better than a 2.9 percent expansion in the advance estimate. It is the highest growth rate in two years, as consumer spending, exports and investment in structures rose faster than anticipated while fixed investment fell more, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Published on 2016-11-29

US GDP Growth at 2-Year High
The United States economy expanded an annualized 2.9 percent in the third quarter of 2016, more than 1.4 percent in the previous period and beating market expectations of a 2.5 percent rise, the advance estimate from BEA showed. It is the strongest growth rate since the third quarter of 2014, as exports grew the most in nearly three years boosted by soybeans and inventories recovered while personal consumption slowed.
Published on 2016-10-28

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 1.4% in Q2
The US economy expanded an annualized 1.4 percent on quarter in the three months to June of 2016, better than a second estimate of 1.1 percent. It is the strongest growth rate in three quarters. Consumer spending continued to boost growth although it expanded less than expected while exports rose at a faster pace and business investment posted the first gain in three quarters.
Published on 2016-09-29

US GDP Growth Revised Down to 1.1% in Q2
The US economy expanded an annualized 1.1 percent on quarter in the three months to June of 2016, down from a 1.2 percent growth in the advance estimate. Net trade contribution was lower than anticipated and the fall in inventories was steeper than expected while consumer spending rose at a faster pace, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Published on 2016-08-26

US GDP Growth Below Expectations in Q2
The US economy advanced an annualized 1.2 percent on quarter in the three months to June of 2016, following a downwardly revised 0.8 percent growth in the first three months of the year and well below market expectations of a 2.6 percent expansion, the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed. Consumer spending was the main driver of growth while investment slumped and inventories fell for the first time since 2011.
Published on 2016-07-29

US Q1 GDP Growth Revised Up to 1.1%
The US economy expanded an annualized 1.1 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2016, higher than a second estimate of 0.8 percent, according to final figures released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Consumer spending continued to boost growth although it expanded less than expected while exports and software investment rebounded.
Published on 2016-06-28

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 0.8% in Q1
The US economy expanded an annualized 0.8 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2016, better than a 0.5 percent increase initially estimated, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Consumption continued to boost growth as spending on home building increased more than expected and the drag from net trade and inventories was smaller. In contrast, business investment fell faster than anticipated.
Published on 2016-05-27

US GDP Growth Slows to 0.5% in Q1
The US economy expanded an annualized 0.5 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2016, lower than a 1.4 percent expansion in the previous period, and below market expectations of 0.7 percent growth, according to the advanced estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. It is the weakest performance since the first quarter of 2014 when the economy contracted 0.9 percent as consumer spending slowed, the drag from trade and business inventories worsened and business investment fell for the third straight quarter.
Published on 2016-04-28

US GDP Growth Rate Revised Up to 1.4%
The US economy expanded an annualized 1.4 percent on quarter in the last three months of 2015, higher than a second estimate of 1 percent, according to final figures released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Consumer spending increased more than anticipated and the negative impact from trade came lower than expected while the drag from business inventories was larger.
Published on 2016-03-25

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 1%
The US economy expanded an annualized 1 percent on quarter in the last three months of 2015, higher than a preliminary figure of 0.7 percent, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Business inventories were revised higher and the negative impact from trade came lower than expected while consumer spending was revised down.
Published on 2016-02-26

US GDP Growth Slows to 0.7% in Q4
The US economy expanded an annualized 0.7 percent on quarter in the last three months of 2015, lower than a 2 percent expansion in the previous period, according to the advanced estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Figures came slightly below market expectations of 0.8 percent, as consumer spending eased, nonresidential investment shrank for the first time in nearly three years and a strong dollar and weak global demand brought exports down.
Published on 2016-01-29

US GDP Expands 2% in Q3
The US economy advanced an annualized 2 percent on quarter in the three months to September of 2015, slightly lower than a 2.1 percent expansion earlier reported but above market expectations of a 1.9 percent growth, final estimates showed. While household spending and fixed investment remained robust, inventories grew less than expected.
Published on 2015-12-22

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 2.1% in Q3
The US economy advanced an annualized 2.1 percent on quarter in the three months to September of 2015, up from the 1.5 percent reported last month, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. While consumer spending grew less than previously estimated, inventories expanded almost twice as much.
Published on 2015-11-24

US GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% in Q3
The US economy expanded an annualized 1.5 percent on quarter in the three months to September of 2015, lower than a 3.9 percent expansion in the previous period and below market expectations, according to the advanced estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gains in consumer and business spending were offset by negative contribution from change in private inventories.
Published on 2015-10-29

US GDP Expands 3.9% in Q2
The United States economy expanded an annualized 3.9 percent on quarter in the three months to June of 2015, better than a 3.7 percent gain reported in the second estimate, due to higher consumer and construction spending. It is the highest growth rate in three quarters.
Published on 2015-09-25

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 3.7%
The US economy expanded an annualized 3.7 percent on quarter in the three months to June, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Figures came better than a 2.3 percent gain initially reported and beat market expectations due to higher business spending and quicker build up of inventories.
Published on 2015-08-27

US Economy Expands 2.3% in Q2
US economy grew 2.3 percent in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 0.6 percent expansion reported in the previous three month period, according to the advanced estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth was boosted by a pick-up in consumer spending while business spending on equipment declined.
Published on 2015-07-30

US GDP Contracts Less Than Expected in Q1
The United States economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2015, instead of a 0.7 percent drop reported in the second estimate. The exports decreased less than previously estimated, and personal expenditures and imports rose more.
Published on 2015-06-24

US GDP Shrinks in Q1
The United States economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2015, down from a preliminary 0.2 percent growth, figures from the second official estimate showed. It is the first contraction in a year as the trade deficit widened and inventories accumulated less than expected.
Published on 2015-05-29

US Economy Expands Only 0.2% in Q1
The United States economy grew at an annual rate of 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2015, according to the "advance" estimate. It was the weakest expansion since the first quarter of 2014 as business investment and exports slumped and consumption grew at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-04-29

US Economy Expands 2.2% in Q4
The United States economy advanced an annualized 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014, unrevised from last month's estimate. While increases in exports and in personal consumption expenditures were larger than previously estimated, the change in private inventories was smaller.
Published on 2015-03-27

US GDP Growth Revised Down to 2.2%
The United States economy advanced an annualized 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The new figure comes below a 2.6 percent advance estimate, due to lower fixed investment and higher imports.
Published on 2015-02-27

US GDP Growth Slows in Q4
The United States economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the "advance" estimate. Fastest pace of consumer spending since 2006 was not enough to offset weak business spending and a wider trade deficit.
Published on 2015-01-30

US GDP Growth at 11-Year High
The United States economy advanced an annualized 5.0 percent in the third quarter of 2014, according to final figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, beating previous estimates and market expectations. It is the highest pace since the third quarter of 2003, reflecting an upturn in consumer spending and investment and a downturn in imports.
Published on 2014-12-23

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 3.9% in Q3
The United States economy advanced an annualized 3.9 percent in the third quarter of 2014, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The new figure comes better than an advance estimate of 3.5 percent, as consumer spending and investment contributed more to the growth.
Published on 2014-11-25

US GDP Growth Beats Expectations in Q3
The United States economy advanced an annualized 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2014, slowing from a 4.6 percent increase in the previous period. Advance estimates showed a downturn in inventory, residential and nonresidential investment and deceleration in personal consumption, exports and state and local public spending.
Published on 2014-10-30

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 4.6%
The United States economy advanced an annualized 4.6 percent in the second quarter of 2014, according to the final estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. It is the highest growth rate in 2-1/2 years, as business investment and exports grew more than expected.
Published on 2014-09-26

US Economy Rebounds Stronger Than Expected
The United States economy advanced an annualized 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2014, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The new figure comes better than an advance estimate of 4 percent, as business investment and exports contributed more to the growth.
Published on 2014-08-28

US Economy Rebounds in Q2
The United States GDP advanced 4 percent in the second quarter of 2014, rebounding from a revised 2.1 percent contraction in the previous period. Upturns in private inventory investment and exports and an acceleration in personal consumption and investment contributed to better than expected results.
Published on 2014-07-30

US GDP Contracts More Than Expected
The United States GDP shrank at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the first quarter of 2014, according to the third and final estimate from the Commerce Department. The figure comes much worse than a 1 percent contraction previously announced, as the increase in personal consumption was smaller than estimated, and the decline in exports was larger than anticipated.
Published on 2014-06-25

US Economy Contracts 1% in Q1
United States GDP shrank at an annual rate of 1.0 percent in the first quarter of 2014, according to the second estimate released by the Commerce Department. It is the worst performance in three years and comes lower than a preliminary estimated 0.1 percent expansion, due to a sharper fall in private inventory investment and a bigger trade deficit.
Published on 2014-05-30

US Economy Stalls in Q1
United States GDP increased at an annual rate of 0.1 percent in the first quarter as exports dropped and inventories climbed at a slower pace.
Published on 2014-04-30

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 2.6% in Q4
U.S. economy grew more rapidly in the fourth quarter than previously estimated, according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. While personal consumption expenditures climbed by the most in three years, private investment in inventories and in intellectual property products were revised down.
Published on 2014-03-27

US GDP Growth Revised Down to 2.4% in Q4
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 2.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared with the 3.2 percent gain issued last month as consumer spending and exports grew less than initially thought.
Published on 2014-02-28

U.S. Economy Expands 3.2% in Q4
Real GDP in the United States grew at an annualised 3.2 percent pace in the fourth quarter of 2013, as consumer spending grew the most in three years. The "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis matched the expectations.
Published on 2014-01-30

US Final GDP Growth Beats Expectations in Q3
In the third quarter of 2013, the US economy expanded at its fastest pace in almost two years. The GDP advanced by an annual 4.1 percent, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second estimate, the increase in real GDP was 3.6 percent. In the second quarter, the GDP advanced 2.5 percent.
Published on 2013-12-20

US GDP Growth Revised up to 3.6% in Q3
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 3.6 percent in the third quarter of 2013 (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. With this second estimate for the third quarter, the increase in private inventory investment was larger than previously estimated.
Published on 2013-12-05

U.S. Economy Grows Faster Than Expected in Q3
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the third quarter of 2013, according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. While change in inventories was the main source of expansion, consumer and business spending growth slowed sharply.
Published on 2013-11-07

US GDP Growth Confirmed at 2.5% in Q2
US GDP expanded at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the second quarter of 2013, according to BEA's third estimate and unchanged from second estimate released later August. The acceleration in GDP primarily reflected upturns in exports and in nonresidential fixed investment, a smaller decrease in federal government spending, and an upturn in state and local government spending that were partly offset by an acceleration in imports and deceleration in private inventory investment and in personal consumption expenditure.
Published on 2013-09-26

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 2.5% in Q2
In Q2 of 2013, United States' real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent, up from a preliminary estimate of 1.7 percent, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 1.1 percent.
Published on 2013-08-29

US GDP Beats Expectations in Q2
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 1.7 percent in the second quarter of 2013 (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 1.1 percent (revised).
Published on 2013-07-31

US GDP Growth Revised Down to 1.8% in Q1
United States real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2013, according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. While personal consumption expenditures, private inventory investment, and residential fixed investment increased; federal, state and local government spending, and exports decreased.
Published on 2013-06-26

US GDP Growth Revised Down to 2.4% in Q1
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 2.4 percent in the first quarter of 2013 (that is, from the fourth quarter to the first quarter), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Drop in government spending and slower inventory building overshadowed the big increase in consumer spending.
Published on 2013-05-30

United States Economy Expands 2.5% in Q1
Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the first quarter of 2013 (that is, from the fourth quarter to the first quarter), according to the 'advance' estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 0.4 percent.
Published on 2013-05-21

U.S. GDP revised up to 0.4%
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 0.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 (that is, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent.
Published on 2013-03-28

U.S. GDP Growth Revised Up to 0.1% in Q4
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 (that is, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent.
Published on 2013-02-28

United States Gross Domestic Product Contracts 0.1% in Q4
Real gross domestic product decreased at a rate of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter, according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent.
Published on 2013-01-30

U.S. GDP Growth Revised to 3.1 Percent in Q3
U.S. Real gross domestic products increased at an annual rate of 3.1 percent in the third quarter of 2012 (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.3 percent.
Published on 2012-12-20

U.S. GDP Growth Revised to 2.7 Percent in Q3
U.S. Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.7 percent in the third quarter of 2012 (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Published on 2012-11-29

U.S. GDP Expands 2 Percent in Q3
U.S. Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.0 percent in the third quarter of 2012 (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.3 percent.
Published on 2012-10-26

U.S. GDP Revised Down to 1.3 Percent in Q2
U.S. Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.3 percent in the second quarter of 2012 (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.0 percent.
Published on 2012-09-27

U.S. GDP Revised Up to 1.7% in Q2
U.S. Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.7 percent in the second quarter of 2012 (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.0 percent.
Published on 2012-08-29

U.S. Economy Grows 1.5% in Q2
U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.5 percent in the second quarter of 2012, (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.0 percent.
Published on 2012-07-27

U.S. GDP Revised Down to 1.9% in Q1
Real gross domestic product located in the United States increased at an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the first quarter of 2012 (that is, from the fourth quarter to the first quarter), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2011, real GDP increased 3.0 percent.
Published on 2012-06-03

U.S. GDP Up 2.2% in Q1
U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2012 (that is, from the fourth quarter to the first quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2011, real GDP increased 3.0 percent.
Published on 2012-05-07

U.S. GDP Revised Up to 3% in Q4
U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 (that is, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 1.8 percent.
Published on 2012-02-29

U.S. Economy Expands 2.8% in Q4
U.S.real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 (that is, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Published on 2012-01-27

U.S. GDP Revised Down to 1.8% in Q3
U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.8 percent in the third quarter of 2011 (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.3 percent.
Published on 2011-12-22

U.S. GDP Growth Revised Down to 2% in Q3
Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.0 percent in the third quarter of 2011 (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter) according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.3 percent.
Published on 2011-11-22

U.S. Economy Grows 2.5% in Q3
U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the third quarter of 2011 (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter) according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.3 percent.
Published on 2011-10-27

US GDP Growth Revised Up to 1.3% in Q2
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 1.3 percent in the second quarter of 2011, (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 0.4 percent.
Published on 2011-09-29

U.S. GDP Revised Down to 1% in Q2
U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.0 percent in the second quarter of 2011, (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 0.4 percent.
Published on 2011-08-26

U.S. Economy Grows Just 1.3% in Q2
United States real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.3 percent in the second quarter of 2011, (that is, from the first quarter to the second quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. First-quarter growth was revised down sharply to a 0.4% rate from the earlier estimate of a 1.9% gain.
Published on 2011-07-29

U.S. Economic Growth Revised up to 1.9% in Q1
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the first quarter of 2011, (that is, from the fourth quarter to the first quarter), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent.
Published on 2011-06-27

U.S. Economy Grew 1.8% in Q1
United States GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2011 (that is, from the fourth quarter to the first quarter) according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 3.1 percent.
Published on 2011-04-28

U.S. Economy Grew 3.1% in Q4
Real gross domestic product -- the output of goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States -- increased at an annual rate of 3.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, (that is, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 2.6 percent.
Published on 2011-03-25

U.S. GDP Growth Revised Down to 2.8% in Q4
U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, (that is, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 2.6 percent.
Published on 2011-02-25

U.S. GDP Growth Accelerates in the Fourth Quarter
U.S. real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010, (that is, from the third quarter to the fourth quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 2.6 percent.
Published on 2011-01-28

US Third Quarter GDP Revised Up
Real gross domestic product in the United States increased at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the third quarter of 2010, (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter), according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.7 percent.
Published on 2010-12-22

U.S. Economy Grew 2.5% in Third Quarter, Revised From 2%
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate in the third quarter, more than previously calculated, as companies increased shipments abroad and Americans boosted their spending.
Published on 2010-11-23

US GDP Grows a Modest 2% in 3rd quarter
United States real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 2.0 percent in the third quarter of 2010, (that is, from the second quarter to the third quarter), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 1.7 percent.
Published on 2010-10-30

U.S. Economy Grew 1.7% in Second Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.7 percent annual rate in the second quarter, marking the start of a slowdown in growth that has concerned the Federal Reserve.
Published on 2010-10-02

U.S. Economy Grew a Revised 1.6%
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.6 percent annual rate in the second quarter, less than previously calculated, as companies reined in inventories and the trade deficit widened.
Published on 2010-08-27

US Economic Growth Slows in Second Quarter
Gross Domestic Product in the United States slowed in the second quarter (April to June) to 2.4% annual rate from 3.7% in the previous quarter.
Published on 2010-08-02

US Economic Recovery Will Be Challenged in the Months Ahead
On June 25, the United States GDP growth for the first quarter of 2010 was revised down to 2.7%, showing that the recovery in the biggest economy in the world may not be as strong as many have expected.
Published on 2010-05-29

US Economy Expands Less Than First Estimated
The U.S. economy grew in the first quarter 3%, a slower pace than previously calculated, reflecting smaller gains in consumer and business spending.
Published on 2010-05-27

US Economy Expands 3.2%
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.2 percent annual rate in the first quarter as consumers stepped up spending, the strongest sign yet a sustainable recovery is taking hold.
Published on 2010-04-30

US Economic Recovery Poised to be Weak
High unemployment, a weak housing market and budget deficits of both local and state governments may significantly slow the pace of economic expansion in the United States.
Published on 2010-04-17

Despite Recent Growth, US Recovery is Still Weak
In the fourth quarter of 2009, the United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 5.9% giving the impression that the recovery in world’s largest economy has been stronger than expected. Yet, growth was mainly due to inventory rebuilding and the recent economic expansion maybe short lived.
Published on 2010-02-26

U.S. Economy Grew at 5.9% in Q4
The U.S. economy expanded at a 5.9 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, more than the government reported last month, reflecting stronger business investment and a greater contribution from inventories.
Published on 2010-02-26

Despite Recent Growth, US Recovery is Still Weak
In the fourth quarter of 2009, the United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 5.7% giving the impression that the recovery in world’s largest economy has been stronger than expected. Yet, growth was mainly due to inventory rebuilding and the recent economic expansion maybe short lived.
Published on 2010-02-02

Economy in U.S. Grew at 5.7%
The economy in the U.S. expanded in the fourth quarter at the fastest pace in six years as factories cranked up assembly lines and companies increased investment in equipment and software.
Published on 2010-01-29

US Economy Grows 2.2% in Q3
The U.S. economy grew at a much slower pace than previously thought in the third quarter, restrained by weak business investment and a slightly more aggressive liquidation of inventories, data showed on Tuesday.
Published on 2009-12-22

US Economy Still in a Gridlock
In the third quarter of 2008, United States economy expended 2.5% qoq, indicating that the worst of the recession may be over. Yet, recent data suggests that the recovery is weak and without improvement in the labor market may not be sustainable.
Published on 2009-12-02

U.S. Economy Expanded 2.8% in Q3
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the third quarter, less than the government reported last month, reflecting a smaller gain in consumer spending and a bigger trade deficit.
Published on 2009-11-24

US Debt May Undermine Long Term Growth Prospects
The United States government has spend trillions of dollars in order to weather the financial crisis. In one hand, the massive fiscal and monetary stimulus has been stimulating the world’s largest economy. But on the other hand it is also likely to undermine long-term growth prospects as the nation will have to take the burden of rising federal deficit and national debt.
Published on 2009-11-18

US Economy Still in a Gridlock
In the third quarter of 2008, United States economy expended 3.5% qoq, indicating that the worst of the recession may be over. However, for number of Americans struggling to find a job and make ends meet, the only sign of health of the economy would be an improvement in labor market.
Published on 2009-11-02

US Economy Expands for First Time in a Year
The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter for the first time in more than a year, propelled by stimulus-driven gains in consumer spending and home building.
Published on 2009-10-29

Weak Dollar Will Jeopardize the US Economic Recovery
Although recent data is signaling that the worst for the US economy may be over, the current pace of growth may not be sustainable. First, the poor condition of the labor market is likely to start having an impact on growth in the form of lower consumer spending. Second, the ongoing weakness in the dollar will eventually make it harder for the US government to keep borrowing money from abroad to stimulate the economy.
Published on 2009-10-21

US Service Industries Grow for First Time in a Year
U.S. service industries expanded in September for the first time in a year as the emerging recovery spread from housing and factories to the broader economy.
Published on 2009-10-05