U.S. economy grows at brisk 3.4% pace in third quarter on strong consumer spending and AI investment PBS News Hour - The Latest By: Paul Wiseman Β· Associated Press 29 October 2026 at 18:48 Consumer spending rose at a good clip in the third quarter, and business investment was up sharply, reflecting the AI boom.
U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter NYT > Top Stories By: Ben Casselman 29 October 2026 at 16:55 The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Strong spending and growth contrast with the poor marks many voters are giving the economy. Β© The New York Times