United States’ economy shows improvement following midterm elections
November 13, 2026
United States’ real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter, a 1.2% jump from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth was driven by increased investment, consumer and government spending that was dampened by a decrease in exports, while imports increased.
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