A First Look at the First Quarter – WSJ
Nice infographic from the WSJ. The initial estimate of Q1 GDP printed at 2.5% missing the consensus estimate (according to FinViz) of 2.8%
| Average Annual GDP Growth in Past Five Expansions | |
| 2001-2007 | 2.6% |
| 1991-2000 | 3.7% |
| 1982-1990 | 3.8% |
| 1980-1981 | 4.4% |
| 1975-1980 | 4.3% |
| Source: Commerce Department, Bureau of Economic Analysis | |
Source: WSJ: Economic Growth Stays Soft
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