US Q1 2018 GDP (third estimate) +2.0% q/q annualized vs +2.2% expected - ConsultFX

US Q1 2018 GDP (third estimate) +2.0% q/q annualized vs +2.2% expected

The third estimate of Q1 growth The +0.9% rise in consumer spending was the weakest in nearly five years and it contributed, along with slower trade and inventory building to a downward revision to growth. It was bolstered by a revision in corporate profits to 8.7% from 5.9% in the second estimate.