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economy2 years ago

US Economy Surges in Q3 Despite Interest Rates and Inflation Concerns

The US economy exceeded expectations in the third quarter of 2023, with real GDP growing at an annual rate of 4.9%, the highest since Q4 2021. Consumer spending rose 4%, led by housing, healthcare, and financial services. Durable goods orders also surged by 4.7% in September. However, there are concerns about the sustainability of this growth, as personal savings decreased and there are potential risks ahead, including a government shutdown and student loan payments resuming. The US Dollar remains supported, while gold experienced a pullback but continues to be underpinned by safe-haven appeal.

economy2 years ago

"Durable-goods orders show consistent growth, excluding Boeing's impact"

Durable-goods orders in the U.S. rose for the third consecutive month in July, indicating a potential stabilization in the struggling industrial sector. However, when excluding transportation, which includes volatile Boeing orders, durable-goods orders increased by 0.5%. The headline orders, including transportation, dropped by 5.2% due to the fluctuating Boeing orders. Core orders, a measure of broader business investment, edged up 0.1% in July. Business investment has weakened, and companies are becoming more cautious due to rising interest rates. The true condition of the industrial side of the economy may become clearer once interest rates stabilize.