Tag: US Departament of Commerce

• Saturday, September 27th 2014 - 08:47 UTC

  US economy grows at an annual rate of 4.6% pushed by exports and investment

  

  The US economy grew at an annual rate of 4.6% between April and June, faster than the previous estimate of 4.2%, according to revised figures from the US Department of Commerce. The revision was due to larger rises in exports and business investment.

• Monday, April 1st 2013 - 09:17 UTC

  US economy fourth quarter report positive, but still sluggish

  

  The US economy grew at a faster than expected 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2012, the Department of Commerce has said. The annualised figure was better than an earlier estimate of 0.1% growth, reflecting increased investments in plant and equipment.