Great news for the U.S. economy! ๐บ๐ธ๐ The real gross domestic product (GDP) soared by an annual rate of 3.1% in the third quarter of 2024, surpassing the previous estimate of 2.8%. This upbeat revision was primarily driven by stronger exports and increased consumer spending, providing a boost to economic growth.
However, it's not all smooth sailing. ๐ข๏ธ Private inventory investment saw a downward revision, which somewhat offset the positive gains. Additionally, imports, which are subtractions in calculating GDP, were revised upwards. ๐ Nevertheless, the overall growth indicates a resilient U.S. economy heading into the final quarter.
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