The United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 2.8% in the third quarter of 2024. This figure, released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, fell short of the 3.1% growth rate analysts expected. The data suggests a cooling economy but not a dramatic slowdown. Consumer spending drove much of the growth in Q3. […]
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