U.S. economy grew at 2.8% pace, signaling continued strength days ahead of election
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy continued its expansion in the third quarter, growing at a slightly slower annualized rate of 2.8 percent and reinforcing a rosy lens of the economy days before the elections. The latest gross domestic product report, released Wednesday by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, offers a snapshot of an economy that’s been able to withstand policy swings and political uncertainty. Growth moderated from the previous quarter’s 3 percent reading but remains sturdy. “The U.S. economy is now in a very good spot and is characterized by full employment, price stability and strong productivity gains,” said Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM. Even with the gradual slowdown, the U.S. economy is still “firing on all cylinders,” he said. Consumers are fueling much of that momentum with spending that has outlasted even the most optimistic forecasts. Despite inflation, Americans have continued to shell out for a range of goods and services, including cars, dining out and travel.…
30 Oct 00:00 · Inlandnewstoday