1. Identify the most significant U.S. GDP results and trends for the most recent three-year period. Indicate the key factors that you believe have had an impact on the GDP increase or decrease. Provide support for your rationale.
** (Using the Internet, research the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the most recent three-year period.)

2. The Federal Reserve Board has kept the federal rate to a nominal rate in recent years. Explain the rationale for this behavior, indicating the effectiveness on financial markets.v