Consumers Splurge on Services, Fixed Investment Surges, Imports Drag on GDP
We Are In Q1 2024, our consumers spent very vigorously on services at the fastest growth rate since 2021, adjusted for inflation, but not so vigorously on goods. And private fixed investment jumped at the fastest rate in two years. But dragging on GDP were the trade deficit, which worsened sharply on a majestic surge…