US Economy Grew 3.2% in Q3, an Upgrade From Earlier Estimate
The rise in gross domestic product — the economy's output in goods and services — marked a return to growth after consecutive drops in the January-March and April-June periods. read more >
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US Economic Growth in Q3 Revised to 2.9%, Higher Than Expected
Last quarter's rise in the U.S. gross domestic product — the economy's total output of goods and services — followed two straight quarters of contraction. read more >
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Outdoor Recreation Accounts for 2.4% of Arkansas GDP
Nationwide, it accounted for 1.9%, or $454 billion, of current-dollar GDP in 2021. read more >
With Population Growth Not Slowing, ‘Hard Choices’ Needed Soon in NWA
New figures show 5% growth in just the past two years, presenting strains — and opportunities — for the region. read more >
by Marty Cook -
US Economy Returned to Growth Last Quarter, Expanding 2.6%
Economists noted that the third-quarter gain in GDP could be traced entirely to the surge in exports, which added 2.7 percentage points to the economy's expansion. read more >
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Government Revision Shows Economy Shrank 0.6% Last Quarter
In its previous estimate for the April-June quarter, the government had estimated that the economy had shrunk at a 0.9% rate. read more >
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US Economy Slipped 1.6% in Q1, Slightly More Than First Thought
Still, the negative GDP number probably doesn't signal the start of a recession, and economists expect growth to resume later this year. read more >
by Associated Press -
UA Economist: Recession Talk ‘Little Bit Premature’
Despite dreary GDP and inflation numbers, Mervin Jebaraj found "significantly positive" signs in two sectors. read more >
by Marty Cook -
US Economy Shrank by 1.4% in Q1 but Consumers Kept Spending
Most economists expect a rebound this quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth. read more >
by Associated Press -
US Economy Grew 5.7% in 2021, Fastest Pace Since 1984
Private investment rocketed 32% higher, boosted by a surge in business inventories. read more >
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