The U.S. economy accelerated sharply in the three months to September, growing at an annual rate of 4.3%—its strongest performance in two years—driven by a jump in consumer spending, rising exports and a rebound in government outlays, according to official data.
Household spending rose 3.5% despite a cooling labour market, while exports surged 7.4% and imports continued to fall, partly reflecting new tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump.
Economists at Bank of America and Oxford Economics said the figures showed a resilient underlying economy heading into 2026, supported by expected tax cuts and easing interest rates from the Federal Reserve.
However, analysts told British state media that rising inflation—up to 2.8% on the Fed’s preferred measure—along with stagnant real incomes and weaker jobs data could slow growth ahead, particularly for lower- and middle-income households.
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Inflation (fiat currency debasement) is raging and could well go hyper. Don’t believe the CP Lie. Just look at what real money is doing and who the biggest buyers are.
That ‘phenomenon’ is called INFLATION!