Real gross domestic product (GDP) was essentially unchanged in March, following a 0.1% increase in February. Service-producing industries (+0.0%) were flat, whereas goods-producing industries (-0.1%) edged down. Overall, 12 of 20 industrial sectors posted increases in March. Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction increased 1.2% in March, marking a third consecutive monthly gain, and all subsectors contributed to the growth. Chart 2 Chart 2: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction grows in March Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction grows in March Chart 2: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas ... (full story)