US economic growth in second quarter 2015 saw a 2.3% increase in gross domestic product over first quarter. This gain was boosted by 2.9% growth in consumer spending. Also, consumer personal savings rate went down to 4/8% from 5.2%, showing that consumers are starting to open their wallets and start spending again.
Business investment for the period contracted and inventories remained flat. However, consumers and transportation companies are benefitting from lower oil prices. A growth in consumer spending in the third quarter will get more product flowing through supply chains.
Source: Wall Street Journal
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