Coverage dated December 22, 2025

US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter as consumer spending, exports and government

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  1. CNN

    Latest GDP report shows the US economy unexpectedly accelerated last quarter (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    An initial reading of third-quarter gross domestic product showed the US economy expanded at an inflation-adjusted annualized rate of 4,3%, a far faster pace than the 3.8% recorded in the second quarter, according to Commerce Department data released Tuesday.

  2. WHDH Boston

    US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter as consumer spending, exports and government

  3. The Guardian

    US economy grew strongly in third quarter, GDP report says (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    GDP rose at an annualized rate of 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expected

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Economy expanded at a surprisingly strong 4.3% last quarter (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew

  5. NewsBusters

    GDP’s Third Quarter Growth So Strong That Even New York Times Admits It ‘Surged’ (opens NewsBusters)

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    U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth was so strong in the third quarter that even the far-left New York Times admits that it was “vigorous” and unhindered by Republican President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Economic growth accelerated to 4.3% in the third quarter in boost to Trump (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The acceleration in GDP growth should give the Trump administration room to breathe as it confronts poor approval ratings on the economy.

  7. FOX Business

    US economy grew much faster than expected in the third quarter, delayed report shows (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    America's GDP surged 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, marking accelerated growth driven by consumer spending as the economy shows resilience.

  8. KVIA El Paso

    The US economy was much stronger than expected in the third quarter (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    Originally Published: 23 DEC 25 08:33 ET Updated: 23 DEC 25 09:05 ET By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — An initial reading of third-quarter gross domestic product showed the US economy expanded at an inflation-adjusted annualized rate of 4.3%, a far faster pace than the 3.

  9. Digital Journal

    US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    US economic growth in the third quarter came in at 4.3 percent on an annualized basis, easily topping expectations, according to Commerce Department data

  10. CBS News

    U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Economists polled by financial data firm FactSet had forecast an annualized 3% pace for the July to September period.

  11. ABC 12 Flint

    U.S. economy expands at 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Tuesday’s report from the Commerce Department said U.S. gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — up from its 3.8% growth rate in the April-June

  12. New York Post

    US economy unexpectedly surges 4.3% in third quarter — its strongest growth in two years (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The US economy grew at an unexpectedly strong pace of 4.3% in the third quarter -- the highest rate in two years -- according to a government report released Tuesday.

  13. Investopedia

    Economy Surges Beyond Predictions in Third Quarter (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    The U.S. economy grew much faster than forecasters had expected in the third quarter, thanks to a drop in imports and a surge in consumer spending.

  14. Hot Air

    NEW: US Economy Roars to 4.3% GDP in Q3, Two-Year High (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    US economy grows 4.3% in Q3 2025, marking two-year high growth. Strong consumer spending drives the surge.

  15. WFMZ Allentown

    US economy expands at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew. Tuesday’s report from the Commerce Department

  16. Legal Insurrection

    Third-Quarter GDP Grew at an Annual 4.3% Rate, But With a Catch (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    It's the highest growth in two years.

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