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Economy in U.S. Expands at 2% Annual Rate, More Than Forecast
The economy in the U.S. expanded more than forecast in the third quarter, paced by a pickup in consumer spending, a rebound in government outlays and gains in residential construction. Gross domestic product, the value of all goods and services produced in the U.S., rose at a 2 percent annual rate after climbing 1.3 percent in the prior quarter, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. The median forecast of 86 economists surveyed by Bloomberg called for a 1.8 percent gain. A housing rebound is helping mend Americans’ finances and confidence, indicating the pickup in demand for expensive items such ... (full story)
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