US economy posts strong March growth led by investment, housing, and inventories

10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29

Business investment surged 3.3% in March, with core durable-goods orders up 9.5% year-on-year and housing starts hitting a 15-month high.
AI-related tech spending and Trump-era tax breaks fueled gains, while inventory accumulation saw the largest monthly advances in several years.
Some investment was driven by concerns over Iran war supply disruptions; higher oil prices may weigh on future growth, but first-quarter GDP forecasts have been raised as a result.

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