Real GDP Increased at an Annual Rate of 3.00% Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.00% in the second quarter of 2017, according to the “second” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA),. The estimate is based on more complete source data than were previously available. The third and final estimate [...]
The Conference Board Index Shows Consumer Confidence Increased Sharply in March Consumer confidence increased sharply in March to its highest level since December 2000,” said Lynn Franco, Director of Economic Indicators at the Conference Board. “Consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions improved considerably. Consumers also expressed much greater optimism regarding the short-term [...]