(Source: Fannie Mae - Federal National Mortgage Association) November 19, 2015 Economy Remains on Firm Footing Amid Global Risks Katie Penote 202-752-2261 WASHINGTON, DC - Fannie Mae's (FNMA/OTC) Economic & Strategic Research (ESR) Group expects economic growth to pick up in the fourth quarter, bringing growth for all of 2015 to 2.2 percent with a slight expansion to 2.4 percent in 2016. Solid consumer spending and an increase in construction activity, home sales, and home prices appear poised to offset global headwinds. Despite losing some momentum at the start of the fourth quarter, consumer...
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