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UNLOCK OFFERAs markets crash on growth fears, the US publishes its first release of US GDP for the second quarter. An annualized growth rate of 2% is expected after 1.4% in Q1. Gold, currencies and stocks are set to rock. Live coverage.
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Why US GDP matters for markets
The United States (US) is the world's largest economy, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the most comprehensive measure of economic output. Authorities publish GDP three times for each quarter, and the first release matters more than the consequent revisions.
Economists expect an annualized growth rate of 2% in the second quarter of 2024, up from 1.4% in the first three months of the year. The US economy expanded at a faster clip in 2023. While the slowdown enables cutting interest rates, it also implies weaker company profits.
Global stocks have been suffering in recent days in response to growing fears. Gold benefited from lower yields on US Treasuries, but later tumbled with other risk assets. The safe-haven US Dollar and the Japanese Yen stood out with gains against peers deemed riskier.
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As markets crash on growth fears, the US publishes its first release of US GDP for the second quarter. An annualized growth rate of 2% is expected after 1.4% in Q1. Gold, currencies and stocks are set to rock. Live coverage.
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Why US GDP matters for markets
The United States (US) is the world's largest economy, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the most comprehensive measure of economic output. Authorities publish GDP three times for each quarter, and the first release matters more than the consequent revisions.
Economists expect an annualized growth rate of 2% in the second quarter of 2024, up from 1.4% in the first three months of the year. The US economy expanded at a faster clip in 2023. While the slowdown enables cutting interest rates, it also implies weaker company profits.
Global stocks have been suffering in recent days in response to growing fears. Gold benefited from lower yields on US Treasuries, but later tumbled with other risk assets. The safe-haven US Dollar and the Japanese Yen stood out with gains against peers deemed riskier.
Live financial market coverage
FXStreet covers major economic releases in a live blog format, to provide readers an instant verdict of the data, rapid analysis of key assets, and for Premium members, the abilty to ask our experts questions in real time.
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FXStreet Premium provides subscribers access to analysts, exclusive actionable analysis, signals, Ed Ponsi's webinars, trade plans and a bullish/bearish indicator for Gold on critical events. Join FXStreet Premium here.
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