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U.S. economic growth accelerates to 3.4% as AI investment and consumer spending surge

The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.4% in the third quarter, up from 2.2% in the previous quarter, driven by strong business investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and resilient consumer spending. Nonresidential investment rose 12.7%, while business spending on equipment surged 20.9% and consumer spending increased 3.8%. However, inflation remained elevated, with prices rising 3.6% year over year in September, while the personal savings rate fell to 3.8%, highlighting growing pressure on household finances. Underlying domestic demand expanded at its fastest pace in more than five years, although economists expect growth to slow to approximately 2.2% in the coming months. Despite the economy's strength, persistent inflation remains a major concern for the Federal Reserve, with investors anticipating a quarter-point interest rate increase in December.

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