U.S. GDP grew at a blistering 4.3% pace in the third quarter

TL;DR

The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual pace in the third quarter, the strongest in two years.
This growth exceeded forecasts and was up from 3.8% in the second quarter.
Key drivers included acceleration in consumer spending, exports, and government outlays.
Inflation, measured by the PCE index, rose to 2.8% annually, above the Fed's 2% target.
Core PCE also increased to 2.9%, indicating rising inflation excluding food and energy.
Despite public concerns, consumers continue to spend, though tariffs have impacted some retail prices.
The labor market shows weakness, with hiring slowing and the unemployment rate rising to 4.6% in November.
Economists predict slower GDP growth in the fourth quarter due to the government shutdown and other factors.
Some analysts view the third-quarter growth as broad but unsustainable, with signs of a slowdown in consumption.

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