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The coincident indicators point to economic activity rising in the 3rd quarter from the 1.8 percent ( annualized ) rise in GDP in the 2nd quarter . The coincident indicators point to economic activity rising at a pace of 2.7 percent ( annualized ) in the 2nd quarter of 1999 , compared to the advance estimate of GDP showing a 2.3 percent increase .