Goldman Sachs Comments on US Q1 GDP Tracking at 2.3%
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Goldman Sachs Updates US Q1 GDP Tracking to 2.3%
Goldman Sachs has revised their estimates for the US Q1 GDP growth to 2.3% following a positive trend in factory orders and stable job openings. The factory orders increased by 1.4% in February, above expectations. Job openings were broadly in line with expectations at 8,756k in February. The jobs-workers gap based on the JOLTS stands at 2.0mn in March, indicating steady employment rates.
Key Points:
- Factory orders saw a +1.4% growth in February, surpassing estimates.
- Job openings remained stable at 8,756k in February.
- Goldman Sachs notes the positive trend in both factory orders and job openings.
Overall, the revised US Q1 GDP tracking reflects a moderate but positive outlook for the economy.