GDP Shows “Surprise” Drop for U.S. in Fourth Quarter
Official start of NEW Obama recession?
Published: Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013 | 8:11 AM ET
The U.S. economy posted a stunning drop of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter, defying expectations for slow growth and possibly providing incentive for more Federal Reserve stimulus.
The economy shrank from October through December for the first time since the recession ended, hurt by the biggest cut in defense spending in 40 years, fewer exports and sluggish growth in company stockpiles.
The Commerce Department said Wednesday that the economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter. That’s a sharp slowdown from the 3.1 percent growth rate in the July-September quarter.
The surprise contraction could raise fears about the economy’s ability to handle tax increases that took effect in January and looming spending cuts.
https://www.cnbc.com/id/100419252
Thankfully, our now re-elected President has a solution … blame Bush and the Republicans, tax the rich. Phew, problem solved.