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Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

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<strong>GDP growth strongest since 2015 on firm domestic demand:</strong> GDP growth increased 3% in 2Q17, up from 1.2% in 1Q17 and the highest since 2015. Consumer spending was a key source of growth, accounting for about three-quarters of GDP growth.</li>
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<strong>High frequency data point to continued vigour:</strong> The ISM manufacturing index surged from 56.3 in July to 58.8 in August, with lead indicators such as new orders remaining very strong. Both the Conference Board Consumer Confidence index and the preliminary Michigan…</li>
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GDP growth strongest since 2015 on firm domestic demand: GDP growth increased 3% in 2Q17, up from 1.2% in 1Q17 and the highest since 2015. Consumer spending was a key source of growth, accounting for about three-quarters of GDP growth.

High frequency data point to continued vigour: The ISM manufacturing index surged from 56.3 in July to 58.8 in August, with lead indicators such as new orders remaining very strong. Both the Conference Board Consumer Confidence index and the preliminary Michigan…


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