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GDP (Q1)

The sharp drop in GDP growth in Q1 looks all the more perplexing given that various other indicators suggest a much milder slowdown last quarter. Nevertheless, the data will seal the deal on another rate cut next week, and increase the odds of fiscal loosening too.

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