Friday, October 27, 2023

Not really great news.-----U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annual pace in the third quarter, better than expected

Hmmm. 
Reported as "big surprise" but the estimate was 4.7% increase. 
AND, this is our "honest" government's "Advance Estimate". Notoriously optimistic and often changed later.
Also note "GOVERNMENT CONSUMPTION" is 27% of the GDP. Increased government spending is ultimately fiscal suicide. That ain't good!!!
Add in inflation, which distorts the numbers. Spending more for less AIN'T GOOD!

"Gross domestic product, a measure of all goods and services produced in the U.S., rose at a 4.9% annualized pace in the third quarter, ahead of the 4.7% estimate. 
The sharp increase came due to contributions from consumer spending, increased inventories, exports, residential investment and government spending...

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