Economic Growth Just 2%, Well Below Earlier Estimate

[Javaman]

http://www.cnbc.com/id/45399429

The U.S. economy grew more slowly than previously estimated in the third quarter, but weak inventory accumulation amid sturdy consumer spending supported views output would pick up in the current quarter.

Gross domestic product grew at a 2.0 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter, the Commerce Department said in its second estimate on Tuesday, down from the previously reported 2.5 percent.

While the revision was below economists' expectations for a 2.5 percent growth pace, the composition of the GDP report, especially still-firm consumer spending and the first drop in businesses inventories since the fourth quarter of 2009 set the platform for a stronger economic performance this quarter.

"The mix or composition of growth improved. Inventory investment was lower so firms are more likely to produce more goods going forward. And exports rose," said Cary Leahey, a senior economist at Decision Economics in New York.

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[mmonk]

1. Just a few more cuts. Public sector jobs are not really jobs. Really.

Why I just overheard that at the Republican debates. Also at a Blue Dog gathering. So it must be true with so many people repeating it. (if I need a sarcasm tag, shoot me). :)

[xchrom]

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