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Economists were opposed to automatic spending cuts

On fiscal policy, only 35 percent felt the government's fiscal policy was "too restrictive," down from 43 percent in September, perhaps reflecting the improving economy since then, the NABE said.

Economists predicting moderate growth in 2013

The NABE panel forecast consumer spending will rise at an annual rate of 1.9 percent this year but will accelerate in 2014 to a growth rate of 2.5 percent.

US consumer spending rose 0.4 percent in November

The latest forecast from a panel of 48 economists with the National Association for Business Economics is that the economy will expand at an annual rate of 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2013.

Sector Snap: homebuilders mixed

Based on the survey, NABE sees economic growth of 2.1 percent after 2.2 percent growth in 2012.

Economists split on 2013 forecast

In its year-end survey released Monday, the National Association for Business Economics said the consensus view from its panel of forecasters shows gross domestic product expanding next year at an...

Stocks edge higher in early trading on Wall Street

A survey of business economists released by the National Association for Business Economics shows that most believe modest growth will continue next year, led by rising demand for housing.

Economists forecasting moderate 2013 growth

In its latest survey of top forecasters, the National Association for Business Economics says it is looking for the economy to grow in 2013 by 2.1 percent after 2.2 percent growth in 2012.

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WASHINGTON: Economists predicting moderate growth in 2013

Among other predictions in the latest NABE survey: