The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here's why : NPR

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending. The news comes days before a presidential election in which the economy has been top of mind ... Read More

Trump’s economy remains pretty strong, but some warning signs are flashing

Stock markets are up and tax cuts are coming for some, but consumer spending is slowing and the full effects of tariffs have not yet hit. Read More

Economy Humming Ahead of Election Day on Strong Employment, Consumer Spending | Economy | U.S. News - U.S. News & World Report

The 2.8% growth in GDP follows a 3% increase in the second quarter and with consumer spending strong, positions the economy on a solid footing as it heads toward the end of the year. The Best ... Read More

U.S. labor market surprises with 147,000 new jobs last month. Here are the big takeaways

The U.S. job market delivered another upside surprise last month, churning out a better-than-expected 147,000 jobs. The unemployment rate ticked down unexpectedly, too. Read More

The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here's what's working — and what's not - OPB - Oregon Public Broadcasting

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending. The news comes days before a presidential election in which the economy has been top of mind ... Read More

U.S. economy grew at 2.8% pace last quarter, powered by consumer spending - CBS News

"With consumer spending growth north of 3.5%, the U.S. consumer is not showing any hint of a slowdown," Olu Sonola, head of U.S. economic research at Fitch Ratings, said in an email. "Far from it. Read More

Janney sees U.S. economy holding strong and eyes rate cuts amid fiscal warning signs

Janney Montgomery Scott’s mid-year market outlook report highlights continued strength in the U.S. economy and equity markets, underpinned by resilient consumer spending and a robust labor market. Read More

The US economy just had another robust year | CNN Business

“The US consumer has been unstoppable, supported by wealth creation, a strong labor market, and lending.” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference on January 29 in ... Read More

Economy Grows at Solid 2.8% Pace on Strong Consumer Spending

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates. Read More

Happy holidays: Consumer spending surges again and keeps U.S. economy in overdrive - MarketWatch

The holiday shopping season was a gift of sorts to the economy: Consumer spending surged in December to cap off another strong year of growth and position the U.S. to expand briskly again in early ... Read More

Economy Grows 2.8% as Consumer Spending Drives Expansion

Consumer spending, accounting for roughly 70 percent of U.S. economic activity, grew at an annualized rate of 3.7 percent last quarter, a notable increase from 2.8 percent in the April-June period. Read More

Consumer spending powers economy despite stock market concerns - The Washington Post

Consumer spending — which makes up roughly 70 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, a measure of the size of the overall economy — has stayed solid through it all. Read More