The economy lost steam in the first quarter. Growth in personal consumption -- the single largest component of the economy -- slowed markedly. Business-related construction cratered and residential construction fell. Exports stumbled. The only unambiguous plus was continued business investment in equipment and software, which is necessary but not sufficient for overall growth. |
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