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Economists say the reported 1.9% GDP growth for the second quarter of 2008 was boosted by a 1.5% increase in consumption and a 2.4% gain in net exports. The figure was lower than expectations, however, as inventories saw a sharp reduction. Aside from the headline, the big news came from revisions to...
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The surprising 2.5% increase in April durable goods excluding transport as well as the 4.2% advance in core capital goods makes for a strong report that contrasts with the ISM manufacturing data, economists say. Eric Lascelles, senior economics and rates strategist at TD Securities, said the release...