US Economy Exceeds Expectations with 3.4% Q3 Growth

The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.4% in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 3.2%. This advance estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis indicates robust economic activity. Growth was primarily driven by factors such as personal consumption expenditure and AI-related investment, signaling a stronger economic performance than initially forecast.