WSJ Survey Sees Improving Economy

New York, NY, April 11, 2011 -- The U.S. economic recovery is expected to gain momentum over the rest of the year, according to economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal.

On average, the 56 economists polled downgraded their estimate of first-quarter growth but expect the problems in the first quarter to be transitory.

The Journal said the improving outlook extends to the labor market. Economists on average see the U.S. adding about 200,000 jobs a month over the next year.