Economic EventGDP Third Estimate
UnitsPercentage Change from Previous Period
Current PeriodQ2 2009
Release DateSep. 30. 09
Reported-0.7
Consensus for Current Period-1.1
Number of Forecasts53
Economic Surprise0.4 ( 36.36 % )
Prior PeriodQ2 2009
Reported Value for Prior Period-1
Revised From 
Next Release DateDec. 22. 09
Next Release Time8:30 AM Eastern Time
Source http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/gdpnewsrelease.htm
Note 
DescriptionGross 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.
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