The U.S. economy grew more rapidly in the fourth quarter than previously estimated, as consumer spending climbed by the most in three years, showing the expansion had momentum heading into this year’s harsh winter.
March 27, 2014EditorialGovernment
Editorial: Things Are Looking Up
Signs are increasing that the nation’s economic health is steadily improving. It’s not a barnburner, and there is still some uncertainty, as the Commerce Department trimmed its estimate of fourth-quarter 2013 growth to an annual rate of 2.4% from 3.2% in an earlier estimate.
March 10, 2014Government
Fourth-Quarter GDP Rate Revised Down to 2.4%
The U.S. economy increased at a revised 2.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter, down from an originally reported 3.2% gross domestic product figure, the Commerce Department reported.
February 28, 2014Government
Economy Grows at 4.1% Rate in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 4.1% annual rate in the third quarter, the strongest since the final three months of 2011 and up from an estimate of 3.6%, the Commerce Department said Dec. 20.
December 20, 2013Government
Economy Grows at 3.6% Rate in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.6% annual rate in the third quarter, up from an initial estimate of 2.8% growth, the Commerce Department said Dec. 5.
December 5, 2013Government
U.S. Economy Expands at 2.8% Rate in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.8% annual rate in the third quarter, up from a 2.5% growth rate the previous three months, the Commerce Department said Nov. 7.
November 7, 2013Government
Second-Quarter GDP Rises 2.5%
The U.S. economy rose at a 2.5% annual rate in the second quarter from a 1.1% growth rate in the year’s first three months, the Commerce Department said Sept. 26.
September 26, 2013Government
Second-Quarter GDP Rises 1.7%
The U.S. gross domestic product rose at a 1.7% annual rate in the second quarter, up from 1.1% in the first quarter, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
July 31, 2013Government
First-Quarter GDP Revised Down to 1.8%
The U.S. gross domestic product was revised down to a 1.8% annual growth rate in the first quarter from a previous 2.4% estimate, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
June 26, 2013Government
First-Quarter GDP Lowered Slightly to 2.4% Annual Rate
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.4% annual rate in the first quarter, down slightly from a previous 2.5% estimate, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
May 30, 2013