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8 Third-Quarter Economic Indicators Impacting Distribution

Mixed signals mark third-quarter financial and economic indicators impacting distribution, such as LEI, industrial production and PPI.

November 17, 2021

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Third quarter financial/economic indicators show a mixed bag, but overall sentiment across distribution sectors points to a strong fourth-quarter finish to the year. Here’s a recap of the numbers impacting distribution sectors.

Third Quarter GDP

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the nation’s economy lost steam in the third quarter — as indicated by GDP — as it grew by 2.0%, slowing from its rate of 6.7% in the second quarter of 2021. The third-quarter rate was hampered by decreased consumer spending as government aid in response to the coronavirus stimulus ended or was…

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