Topic: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Rough first quarter GDP shows 2.08 percent growth

The first estimate of the first quarter Gross Domestic Product shows that on a year-over-year basis, real GDP increased 2.08 percent while the quarter-to-quarter non-annualized percent change was 0.55 percent.

GDP report puts Obama in economic 'gray zone.' Will Republicans profit?

GDP increased at a 2.2 percent annual rate in the first quarter, Commerce Department said Friday. That's below economists' expectations. The news gives Republicans ammunition against Obama.

GDP report: US economy is expanding

The economy may be growing at a faster rate than initially thought, with the real GDP expanding at  an annualized rate of 3 percent from the third quarter of 2011.

GDP report: Economy is growing

The fourth-quarter GDP report indicated that the economy is growing at a faster pace than originally thought, with real GDP increasing at an annualized rate of 3.0 percent from the third quarter of 2011.

GDP grew 2.8 percent last quarter, but momentum still weak

The fourth quarter 2.8 percent GDP increase represents a pickup from the 1.8 percent pace seen in the prior quarter, but it was lower than economists expected. And unemployment remains high.

Low rates squeeze savers. Should Fed hike them?

Low rates are supposed to stimulate the housing market, but haven't done much so far. Low rates are hurting retirees, however.

Who's more productive: Switzerland or Wyoming?

Contrary to arguments that European social democracy is a success, a new ranking of US versus European states has American states ahead of fabled European powers.

Top 5 fastest-growing states

After a couple dreary years, the economies of most states began to grow again in 2010. Forty-eight of the 50 states showed a gain in gross domestic product, according to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. (Click ahead to see which two states did not grow.) The US as a whole saw GDP grow by 2.6 percent last year. But some states more than doubled that rate, thanks to gains in durable goods manufacturing, retail trade, finance, and insurance. Here's a look at the Top 5 fastest-growing states:

Best US cities for college graduates

This annual ranking of the best cities for college graduates includes Fayettville, N.C. (No. 1), Omaha, Neb. (No. 2), and Oklahoma City (No. 3). Is your city on the Daily Beast list of 25 places for those seeking low rents, cheap eats, good job prospects, and decent pay?

Oil stocks rise, oil prices fall

Oil stocks are climbing globally, which is sending oil and gasoline prices lower. One factor behind rise in oil stocks: a resurgent Iraq.

Will Zanran be the Google for data?

The beta version of a data search engine is up and running. It has enormous potential, but it's still got some glitches.

Consumer spending is up: Are Americans enjoying a post-recession holiday?

Consumer spending this holiday season is higher in all retail categories. Debt is down, disposable income is up, and analysts say recession-weary shoppers are 'tired of being afraid.'

A silver lining in second quarter GDP

While the second quarter GDP report shows that the economic growth has slowed, consumers, along with businesses and governments increased their purchases.

Consumer spending boosted GDP in Q1

America's GDP grew in Q1 as consumer spending rebounded to its fastest pace in three years.

US economy expands in first quarter, as consumers spend more

GDP grew by 3.2 percent in the first quarter, indicating improvement in the US economy. Consumer spending rose by 3.6 percent.

Inventories still the growth story in Q4

Much of growth in the fourth quarter of 2009 was due to businesses restocking their inventories.

More details on overpaid federal workers

Inventories don't kill growth – people kill growth

The textbook GDP equation is a destructive framework for thinking about macroeconomic events. 

Key driver of fourth quarter growth? Inventories

Almost two-thirds of the growth in the fourth quarter of 2009 is due to businesses restocking their shelves and warehouses.

America's 'shadow economy' is bigger than you think - and growing

The informal, or 'shadow,' economy is as big as $1 trillion. And in poor economic times, it's growing.

Post-Depression first: Americans get more money from government than they give back

For the first time since the 1930s, households are paying less in personal taxes than state and federal governments are paying out through transfer programs like Social Security.

Bernanke: Before the rebound, an overhang

Worries rise about a currency crisis

Now in vogue: saving

Attitudes change as Americans take financial hits.

The U.S. is for sale – and foreign investors are buying

The dollar's slump makes scooping up US businesses and real estate a financial bargain.