In: Economics
Output
U.S. GDP growth declined to 2.3% in 2019 which 0.6% less from last year this slow growth in output is result of slowdown in the automobile sector , downturn in imports, fall in investment accompanied by loww gross capital formation.there was some positive relief in consumer spending front which is increased.
Employment & Unemployment
U.S. annual Unemployment rate in 2019 was 3.7% which is the lowest in last 50 years payrolls continued to increased above pace With more than 7 million open jobs in the US are created which further contribute in national output.
Price Levels
The annual inflation rate for the United States is 1.5% for the 12 months ended March 2020 as compared to 2.3% previous year and below the FED's target 2% rate, the FED is currently concerned with a market meltdown due to falling Oil prices which resulted to lowering the prices of goods and services.