The U.S. Economic Forecast

Updated: January 11, 2011
Percentage change, seasonally adjusted annual rates (except where noted)

2011 2012 2011 2012 2013
III Q* IV Q I Q II Q III IV Q Annual Annual Annual
Real GDP 1.8 2.8 1.3 1.6 1.7 1.9 1.8 1.8 2.2
Real Consumer Spending 1.7 2.7 2.4 2.2 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.0
Housing Starts mil. Units 0.61 0.65 0.65 0.66 0.68 0.72 0.60 0.68 0.95
Real Capital Spending 15.7 3.4 4.1 3.1 0.6 2.6 8.7 5.0 3.6
Net Exports Bill -402.8 -398.7 -410.0 -409.5 -402.7 -387.6 -410.6 -402.5 -364.3

* Actual Value

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