Friday, January 29, 2010

GDP -- A Look At Investment

Let's continue out look at the GDP report by looking at the percentage change from the preceding quarter in real (inflation-adjusted) investment. Click on all images for a larger image


Total private investment increased smartly in the fourth quarter, although some of that increase is the result of a bungee like snapping back from a very low level.


Non-residential structures are still contracting. However,


Increases in software and equipment are increasing, as are

investments in real residential investment.