3rd Quarter 4.3% GDP vs 3.3 Estimated

[SweetTea]

So much for us going into a recession. Looks like the Trump economy is starting to take hold. Not good news for Democrats.

Gross domestic product increased at a 4.3% annualized rate last quarter, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said in its initial estimate of third-quarter GDP on Tuesday. The economy grew at a 3.8% pace in the second quarter. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast GDP would rise at a 3.3% pace.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-economic-growth-likely-remained-strong-third-quarter-2025-12-23/

 

[Blaster]

The economy is improving as most food prices are down and gas prices are declining as well.

 

[Crepitus]

So much for us going into a recession. Looks like the Trump economy is starting to take hold. Not good news for Democrats.

Gross domestic product increased at a 4.3% annualized rate last quarter, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said in its initial estimate of third-quarter GDP on Tuesday. The economy grew at a 3.8% pace in the second quarter. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast GDP would rise at a 3.3% pace.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-economic-growth-likely-remained-strong-third-quarter-2025-12-23/

Almost certainly fake numbers.

 

[1srelluc]

Good News!

In the third quarter of 2025, the U.S. economy experienced a GDP growth of 4.3%, significantly surpassing expectations. This growth was driven by strong consumer spending, with the economy showing resilience despite some headwinds. The increase in GDP reflects a positive economic outlook -CNBC

I'm sure Foghorn Leghorn (citygator) will be along to try to disprove it.

Sorry Foghorn: You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures Son.

 

[candycorn]

Almost certainly fake numbers.

That bureau chief gets to keep his job for another 30 days.

 

[SweetTea]

The economy is improving as most food prices are down and gas prices are declining as well.

I paid 2.14 for gas yesterday.

 

[1srelluc]

It's reports like this that gives folks hope for better things ahead.

Far better than the compounding misery of the Biden years.

 

[shockedcanadian]

As I said about inflation, as long as real wages are outpacing it you are in a strong place. Inflation is part of economic growth it must be organic though and not due to excessive government spending. Cost decreases need to be applied to staples such as housing, energy and food. Other consumer goods are optional. If you could somehow get housing and rent prices down, you will definitely see an economic explosion unmatched anywhere.

 

[task0778]

I thought the economy was in decline, due to Trump's tariffs and other policies. I was wrong. Part of my reasoning was based on $400-500 billion in tariffs this year, which did not happen and so the tariff impact was minimal. It's also why inflation isn't/wasn't an issue, although it is gradually increasing. But if Trump gets his relief checks through Congress and they have substance to them, then I think inflation will keep rising but not to 2021 levels.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Surprisingly high. Anything on nonAI focused GDP?

 

[SweetTea]

Surprisingly high. Anything on nonAI focused GDP?

Looks like about .8% can be attributed to AI, but I think it is pretty difficult to know for sure.

How the U.S. Economy Became Hooked on AI Spending

 

[Jroc]

That bureau chief gets to keep his job for another 30 days.

Translation....I hate Trump more than I love my country

 

[Jroc]

As I said about inflation, as long as real wages are outpacing it you are in a strong place. Inflation is part of economic growth it must be organic though and not due to excessive government spending. Cost decreases need to be applied to staples such as housing, energy and food. Other consumer goods are optional. If you could somehow get housing and rent prices down, you will definitely see an economic explosion unmatched anywhere.

The Coming boom in 2026

 

[candycorn]

Translation....I hate Trump more than I love my country

Well, thats a shocker.

I don’t read much of your drivel but I always thought you were a Trump supporter. The fact that you hate the US is well established.

I guess you’re developing a backbone....

 

[Jroc]

Well, thats a shocker.

I don’t read much of your drivel but I always thought you were a Trump supporter. The fact that you hate the US is well established.

I guess you’re developing a backbone....

Projecting....hater

 

[otto105]

So much for us going into a recession. Looks like the Trump economy is starting to take hold. Not good news for Democrats.

Gross domestic product increased at a 4.3% annualized rate last quarter, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said in its initial estimate of third-quarter GDP on Tuesday. The economy grew at a 3.8% pace in the second quarter. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast GDP would rise at a 3.3% pace.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-economic-growth-likely-remained-strong-third-quarter-2025-12-23/

Lies from a lying regime.

 

[Jroc]

 

[candycorn]

Projecting....hater

Wow, was that the best you could do?

Like most women, I laugh at your impotence.

 

[Jroc]

Wow, was that the best you could do?

Like most women, I laugh at your impotence.

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.... Let's do the Trump dance together

 

[Jroc]

Wow, was that the best you could do?

Like most women, I laugh at your impotence.

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The Trump effect...More money in people's pocket