The economy got a jolt of adrenaline in the spring from the biggest increase in household spending in a year and a half, but falling business investment kept a lid on second-quarter growth and signaled potential trouble ahead. GDP grew at a 2.1% annual pace vs. 3.1% in the first quarter.

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  • Japan's economy skids, clouding BOJ's rate hike plans
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  • Jobs Growth Slows in April: What the Experts Are Saying
    U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 175,000 last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday, or the smallest gain in six months. Economists were looking for the addition of about 240,000 jobs.
    05/3/2024 - 6:05 am | View Link
  • U.S. GDP Growth Slows Markedly, And Inflation Remains The Focus
    US GDP growth slowed to 1.6% annualised in Q1 2024, less than half the 3.4% rate recorded in 4Q23, but core inflation was stronger, picking up from a 2% annualised rate to 3.7%.
    04/25/2024 - 8:25 pm | View Link
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