U.S. GDP contracted in 4Q

Trade & Trends

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The U.S. economy shrank 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 after 3.1 percent growth the previous quarter, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. It said the decline was mostly caused by lower inventory and military spending. The estimate could change after the government issues revised estimates based on more complete economic data in the coming weeks. Preliminary figures show the economy grew at a 2.2 percent pace last year compared to 1.8 perce...

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