Growth has now topped 2% for six straight quarters, defying fears that high interest rates would lead to a recession
Estimate is the latest signal of strength for an economy that's blasted through recession predictions
Fiscal, monetary policy tends to ease, uncertainty rises in election years
Growth forecast revised up, rate cuts still slated for second half
Merchandise trade down for the year, services trade up
While Canada turned positive, fourth quarter GDP slowed in G7
Financial strains continue amid high rates, but recession risk receding
Americans have continued to consume at a solid rate
New rules would require advisers to file reports with the government when they suspect clients of suspicious activity
The consumer price index rose 0.3% from December to January and 3.1% from a year ago