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US economy grows 3.4% in third quarter ahead of midterm elections

The Commerce Department's advance estimate shows faster-than-expected growth less than a week before the midterm elections.

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  • The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis said GDP grew at a 3.4% annualized rate in the third quarter.
  • Economists polled by Reuters had forecast GDP advancing at a 3.2% pace.
  • The report was published less than a week before Tuesday's midterm elections.
  • The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate in the 3.75%-4% range.
  • Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said economic activity is expanding at a strong pace.
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Notes growth contrasts with low Trump approval

The Guardian US (Politics): US economy grows faster than expected in report out just ahead of elections

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The Guardian US reports that faster-than-expected third-quarter growth stands in sharp contrast to households' downbeat assessment, reflected in Trump's record-low approval ratings.

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Mainstream liberal outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR and The Washington Post. Usually focuses on who is affected, climate, public institutions and criticism of the Trump administration.

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Right: Highlights consumer spending and AI investment

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Highlights consumer spending and AI investment

New York Post (Politics): US economy grows at surprising 3.4% rate, powered by consumer spending, AI investment

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The New York Post says the economy grew at its fastest pace in a year, powered by robust consumer spending and business investment in AI.

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Mainstream conservative outlets such as Fox News, the Washington Examiner and the New York Post. Usually focuses on costs, security, government overreach and Democratic policy.

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Left: Notes growth contrasts with low Trump approval

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Claims AI capex debt supercharged GDP growth

ZeroHedge: US Economy Grows 3.4% In Q3, Fastest Pace In A Year, Supercharged By Massive AI Capex Spending
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ZeroHedge claims the third-quarter growth was supercharged by a debt-funded AI capex spending spree and a resilient American consumer.

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