[blam]

Zero Hedge:

In Which We Learn That US GDP Actually Contracted In The First Quarter

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“...the index points to a rebound in annualised GDP growth to more than 2.5% in the second quarter. We think it could come in even stronger.”

I’m gonna save that quote for a few months...

If the market is such a mess, WHY are Commodities in such a mess as well? Where ELSE can I go to protect my wealth? I already have enough bullets, land, metal and canned goods!

Wait! WHAT am I saying? LOL! :)

[CommerceComet]

Let me be the first to say it - Bush’s fault!

[Organic Panic]

The spin is on. It will be from the polar vortex and proof positive that the economy is going so well it is collapsing from all the new excitement and activity. Just like when unemployment rises it is because there are so many excited people entering the workforce.

[MUDDOG]

1/10th of one percent. Sure.

Anything to keep it from being negative.

Hence, cooked books.

[circlecity]

"Residential construction was a bright spot, rising 0.7% on the month..."

Given this fact it's hard to blame things on the cold winter.

[C210N]

This has gotta be awful for government revenues... shirley, they should raise taxes to make up any shortfall /sar