Q3 GDP increased 3.4%. Growth is holding up, which keeps the soft-landing bid alive and pushes the rate-cut debate back toward patience. The tape cares less about the level than whether this revives i

What happened: The U.S. economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year, as consumers kept spending despite high prices. Key numbers: 3.4 percent growth in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Why it matters: The content frames the growth as driven by continued consumer spending even with high prices, marking the strongest expansion in a year. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

The U.S. economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year, as consumers kept spending despite high prices.

The content frames the growth as driven by continued consumer spending even with high prices, marking the strongest expansion in a year.