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US Third Quarter GDP Growth Hits 3.4%, Driven by Consumer and Business Spending

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that real gross domestic product grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, an increase from 2.2 percent in the previous three-month period. This growth was supported by consumer spending, which surged by 3.8 percent for the second consecutive quarter, and business investment, which climbed 12.7 percent. Net exports subtracted 3.3 percentage points from the calculation.

From worldtribune.com, moneycontrol.com, thepeninsulaqatar.com

Why it matters

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The strong economic figures were released just before the midterm elections, where the results are cited as determining Congressional control. The Bureau of Economic Analysis provides critical indicators that inform the Federal Open Market Committee's monetary policy decisions.

From worldtribune.com, moneycontrol.com, thepeninsulaqatar.com

Who's involved

  • Bureau of Economic AnalysisReleased the report detailing US GDP growth and consumer spending metrics.
  • Donald TrumpHis political standing and campaign narrative are influenced by the strong GDP report and election context.
  • CongressThe exercise of Congressional control is determined by the economic data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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  • Goldman SachsSpeculative

    Goldman Sachs' market forecasts could receive critical inputs from the new strong GDP and inflation figures.

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How it developed

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  1. BEA reported US GDP growth, while the National Retail Federation released holiday spending forecasts.1 source
  2. Economic data from the GDP report is cited as determining the outcome of the midterm election and Congressional control.1 source

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