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DJ-BTMU U.S. Business Barometer up by 0.3%
For the week ending April 17, 2010, the DJ-BTMU U.S. Business Barometer increased by another +0.3 percent extending its growth streak to nine straight weeks. We expect to get confirmation this week from the BEA that the U.S. economy posted an impressive growth rate in the first quarter of the year while the second quarter looks to be off to a great start as well. Our elation is muted somewhat, however, by the fact that any repercussions from fading stimulus have yet to be reflected in the incoming data. It may not be until late May before we are able to gauge the impact of any stimulus payback.
Posted: April 29, 2010 Thursday 10:00 AM