The U.S. economy continues to showcase impressive resilience and momentum, as the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) confirmed on January 22, 2026, that real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at an annualized rate of 4.4% in the third quarter of 2025 (July–September). This marks a positive upward revision from the previous estimate of 4.3% and an acceleration from the 3.8% pace recorded in Q2 2025.
The slight 0.1 percentage point upgrade primarily stemmed from stronger exports (revised higher to a robust 9.6% surge) and upward adjustments to business investment, which more than compensated for a modest downward tweak to consumer spending. Key highlights from the updated data include:
• Consumer spending — the economy’s main engine — rose at a solid 3.5% pace, the fastest this year and up from 2.5% in the prior quarter, reflecting sustained household demand for goods and services.
• Exports rebounded sharply, while imports declined (subtracting less from GDP and providing a net positive boost).
• Increases in investment, exports, government outlays, and personal consumption all contributed positively to the headline figure.
Strong U.S. economic growth continues without major inflationary flare-ups, as evidenced by resilient consumer activity and improving trade dynamics. The upward revision has further bolstered market confidence, contributing to recent stock gains and optimism about sustained American economic expansion.
Early forecasts for Q4 2025 remain encouraging, pointing to continued vigor as the U.S. economy enters the new year on firm footing. Overall, the latest BEA data paints a picture of an economy firing on multiple cylinders — delivering healthy, broad-based growth that positions the United States as a standout performer globally.
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Bodes well for U.S. midterm elections, too.
I VOTED FOR THIS!
STILL NOT TIRED OF WINNING!
Apparently corruption pays big dividends for Trump and his billionaire buddies. It pays nothing for regular Americans who can’t afford their medical bills
Unlike the Biden crime family, nobody in the Trump family needed pardons.
Sorry to say…. you have been indoctrinated and have no idea what you are saying!
Kind of like a self entitled freeloader!
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Kamala Harris had more billionaires propping up her presidential candidacy and she went through all that money like a hot knife through butter and ended her loser campaign in debt. Way to select them Democrats, not primary them.
As far as Americans who can’t afford their medical bills, thank Democratic President Barrack Hussein Obama and the Democrats in Congress, as their idiotic Affordable Care Act received not one Republican vote.
However, if you need affordable First Nation Status pricing from the drug manufacturers medication, go to www dot TrumpRX dot gov – Coming Soon! Thank-you President Donald J. Trump!
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Reeturning caller. NOTE: You are a fscking idiot.
Trump admin is for real. We had adults running the country an a guy that – like him – hate him – find him goofy at times or endearing and caring at times – or all of the above. Is a leader we have not seen in decades.sweet!
Go America!
I blame Trump!