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Chart Of The Day: The Fatal Triangle?

Apr. 28, 2016 4:33 PM ET
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The GDP data has been released today and more questions have appeared on the horizon. At least three core elements of the GDP structure slipped down to the contraction area in Q1 2016 on an annual contribution basis.

To wit, such a falling combination has historically been a precursor to the recessions as shown in the chart. Is this time really different? Well, it depends on your personal definition of a recession.

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