
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.

