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In the second quarter of 2021, real GDP surged and returned its pre-pandemic level as the economy continued to reopen. This quarter’s growth reflected strong gains for consumer and state and local government spending. However, the second quarter gain did come in below consensus estimates. According to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real gross… Read More ›
According to the most recent data release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, savings increased to $497 billion in February, the highest level since August 2017. The U.S. saving rate rose to 3.4% from 3.2% in January. It was the second consecutive increase after a relatively low 2.5% in December last year. As shown in the graph below, the savings… Read More ›
Personal income climbed 0.4% in October, according to the most recent data release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gains in personal income are largely driven by increases in wages and salaries and personal interest income. Personal consumption expenditures increased by 0.3% in October, compared to nearly 0.9% jump reported in September. Real spending, adjusted to remove inflation, inched up… Read More ›
Personal income climbed 0.2% in August after the downwardly revised 0.3% growth in July, according to the most recent data release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Wages and Salaries, the biggest share of personal income, registered a slight increase of 0.04% after strong gains in June and July. Personal consumption expenditures edged up by 0.1% in August. Adjusted for… Read More ›
Personal income increased 0.4% in July after showing virtually no change in the previous month, according to the most recent data release from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). This is the fastest growth since February 2017, as the wages and salaries maintained solid growth of 0.5% in July. Personal consumption expenditure rose by 0.3%, following upwardly revised 0.2% growth… Read More ›