Economics
Economy’s Real-Time Indicators Signal Even Stronger U.S. Rebound
- Consumers are ready to dine out and travel after vaccinations
- U.S. labor market, already gaining jobs, is accelerating
Visitors at the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park in Valencia, California, U.S., on April 1.
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Recent reports show the U.S. economy is on a solid recovery path, but real-time indicators suggest the magnitude of the consumer-led rebound could be even more dramatic.
Sectors that have lagged in the Covid-19 pandemic shutdowns –- including airlines, hotels and even movie theaters –- are showing a strong improvement as vaccinations accelerate.