After a relatively slow 2016 with 1.6% growth, 2017 began with confusing data points. Business and consumer surveys point to robust growth. However, figures such as retail sales, durable goods orders and others point to a very slow rate of growth. Will the debate be settled now? The first release of GDP is the most important one. The worry is that slow growth will eventually reach the job market. This is a big event for the US dollar.
Video preview for the first release of the US GDP on April 28th 2017:
