Second quarter GDP data is due September 5, this one of the early inputs to be released

Comes in at +1.6% q/q, a huge beat

  • expected +0.8% q/q, prior +2.4%, a hefty revision indeed from +0.2%

This augurs well for Q2 GDP (at this stage anyway). The thing is … April to June is ancient history especially with the escalation of the trade wars since.

Still, mustn't grumble.

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This data is used as a major source to compile the national accounts estimates for private gross fixed capital formation on dwellings, and other buildings and structures.

  • Its not complete though, there will be adjustments made when GDP is published
  • The data are estimates based on a response rate of approximately 85% of the value of both building and engineering work done during the quarter, thus it is a preliminary data point but quite a good one.

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