In February, the US economic super index recorded the third consecutive monthly increase. The 0,5% increase is in line with analysts' expectations. The Conference Board announced it today.
Board economist Ken Goldstein said "the result bodes well for a 'acceleration of the American economy in the second half of the year” but also declared that “the report does not yet include the effects of the recent sequester (automatic spending cuts that came into effect on March XNUMX) which could weigh on the recovery”.
Always relating to the month of February, it is also a figure that concerns the sector of property. US home sales rose to their highest in more than three years; the industry association National Association of Realtors reported a 0,8% increase to 4,98 million units, while analysts had expected a 1,6% increase to 5 million units. On an annual basis, sales are up 10,2% compared to February 2012, the 20th monthly increase in a row.
