According to data, increases were reported in manufacturing (3.6%), agriculture, forestry and fishing (1.7%), construction, wholesale and retail trade (0.1%), information and communication (2.6%), real-estate activities (1.4%).

By contrast, decreases were seen in financial and insurance activities (-1.8%).

On a yearly basis, the GDP grew by 5.0%, following a 4.8% gain in the third quarter.