Global Economy Latest: US and China Battle for Top Economy

Global Economy Latest: US and China Battle for Top Economy

I’m Chris Anstey, a senior economics editor in Boston, and today we’re looking at the remarkable growth in US GDP. Send us feedback and tips to ecodaily@bloomberg.net or get in touch on X (formerly known as Twitter) via @economics. And if you aren’t yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so here. … Read more

US economy sees remarkable growth in fourth quarter than expected

US economy sees remarkable growth in fourth quarter than expected

The US economy remained startlingly sound in the fourth quarter to finish out a remarkably great 2023 as individuals and businesses continued to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels that have annoyed many households. Shoppers and pedestrians on Broadway in the Soho neighborhood of New York, US, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. … Read more

U.S. Economy Grew 2.5% Last Year, Defying Recession Calls

U.S. Economy Grew 2.5% Last Year, Defying Recession Calls

Topline Economic output expanded by 2.5% in 2023, a perhaps surprising feat considering the economy’s downtrodden state heading into the year, though growth last quarter slowed significantly. average, pace last year. Getty Images Key Facts Real U.S. gross domestic product grew 2.5% over the course of last year, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday … Read more

US GDP Grew at a 3.3% Rate in Fourth Quarter, Capping Solid 2023

US GDP Grew at a 3.3% Rate in Fourth Quarter, Capping Solid 2023

The US economy’s fourth-quarter growth trounced forecasts as cooling inflation fueled consumer spending, capping a surprisingly strong year that defied recession calls. Gross domestic product increased at a 3.3% annualized rate, according to the government’s preliminary estimate out Thursday. For all of 2023, the economy expanded 2.5%. Source link

US GDP Data Will Showcase Consumer Set to Power Economy in 2024

US GDP Data Will Showcase Consumer Set to Power Economy in 2024

Forecasters who follow the US economy found themselves in a familiar place after a recent retail sales report: revising up their estimates for GDP. Quarterly data on gross domestic product due Thursday from the Bureau of Economic Analysis is expected to show the economy expanded at a 2% annual rate in the final three months … Read more

World Economy Latest: China’s Recovery Will Be ‘Slow and Bumpy’ in 2024

World Economy Latest: China’s Recovery Will Be ‘Slow and Bumpy’ in 2024

China looks all but certain to hit its growth goal of about 5% for 2023, shifting attention to whether deflation risks, the housing crisis and a lingering confidence crunch will derail efforts to build momentum this year. Data due on Wednesday will likely show China’s gross domestic product expanded 5.2% for the entirety of last … Read more

Mumbai's $30 Billion Infrastructure Makeover: Coastal Road Project, MTHL, Metro – Bloomberg

Mumbai's $30 Billion Infrastructure Makeover: Coastal Road Project, MTHL, Metro – Bloomberg

Mumbai’s $30 Billion Infrastructure Makeover: Coastal Road Project, MTHL, Metro  Bloomberg Mumbai gets a makeover as India binges on bridges, roads and rail  Reuters India No Bikes, Autos Allowed On India’s Longest Sea Bridge, Speed Limit Is…  NDTV 22-km sea link: Gateway to a brave, new Mumbai  Times of India Watch: This nighttime video of MTHL, India’s longest sea … Read more