Growth USA 18-08-2003 Exports and consumer spending increase signal faster economic growth than first thought Surprising strength in U.S. exports and consumer spending reported this week suggest the economy grew faster last quarter than first assumed, analysts said, and could herald an even better performance… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here