september 2004 investment news in this message 1 latest us economic indicators 2 overview of economy 3 uk key facts 4 inward 5 unctad publishes world report maintains european lead 6 7 commercial service trade events 8 international buyer program ibp 9 babi j1 exchange visitor programme estimates released by the bureau analysis bea show gdp grew at an annual rate second quarter follows a revised growth first corporate profits rose billion personal income increased 0 and consumer spending decreased july monthly goods services deficit narrowed from june to 50 as exports 95 imports 146 current account 166 147