The American economy showed off a slackening performance amid first quarter of 2017 but gained much momentum as to what indicated on previous estimates According to the Commerce Department, the gross domestic product, which is known to be the main indicator of economic condition, increased by 1.4 percentage in Q1 for the whole year, showing much positive result versus earlier projections of 1.2 percent and further doubled the evaluation of 0.7 percent. The improvement indicates recently established strength from exports and consumer expenditures. The outcome appeared to be unsteady compared with the 2.1 percent growth recorded during the last quarter and coincides with the surge amid Q2 of 2016. However, these figures remain low as to US President Donald Trump’s target of more than 3 percent growth. Moreover, experts hope for an increase in growth for the April-June quarter, driven by continuous hiring as consumer spending rise as well. The Atlanta Federal Reserve predicted that the economy will expand by 2.9 percent in Q2. During the first three months of the current year, consumption develops at a much faster period versus initial GDP forecasts. Expenses for housing, financial and medical services bolstered shown in the third assessment since consumption expenditure accounts 70 percent approximately of the overall economic activity. The report for May regarding private spending is expected to release on Friday morning which will provide a thorough explanation of how consumer copes up with the present quarter.
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