| Economic Event | GDP Advance Estimate |
| Units | Percentage Change from Previous Period |
| Current Period | Q4 2009 |
| Release Date | Jan. 30. 09 |
| Reported | -3.8 |
| Consensus for Current Period | -5.3 |
| Number of Forecasts | 52 |
| Economic Surprise | 1.5 ( 28.30 % ) |
| Prior Period | Q3 2008 |
| Reported Value for Prior Period | -0.5 |
| Revised From | |
| Next Release Date | Apr. 29. 09 |
| Next Release Time | 8:30 AM Eastern Time |
| Source | http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/gdpnewsrelease.htm |
| Note | |
| Description | Gross Domestic Product - Is the value of all final goods and services produced in the country. This measure provides the most comprehensive reading of the nation's health. Empirical work has shown that significant surprises in GDP are correlated with stock price movements. |