Rate of urban starts increased by 26%
Financial firms summarize the outlook for stocks, bonds and global growth
Strong performance could complicate the Fed’s rate decision
The economy shed 2,200 net positions
Most regions and sectors plan to increase investment spending and hiring
Growth topped expectations
Consumer confidence slipped, but remains high
But growth is expected to be slower the rest of the year
Modest increase follows March's strong results
Debt and income grew at similar rates