# US economy grows faster than expected in report released ahead of elections

https://mins.news/en/item/120809

- The Guardian, 2026-10-29 13:09 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/29/economy-growth-third-quarter

> US GDP grew at a 3.4% annualized rate in the third quarter, above economists’ 3.2% forecast, as consumer spending and AI-related business investment offset higher oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict. Inflation accelerated in September, while consumer sentiment weakened sharply.

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