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GDP grows 3.4% in Q3, AI spending supports growth despite oil shock

Oct 29, 2026, 12:43 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Beat and components suggest upside for earnings and valuations; near-term pop in risk assets but offset by policy and energy-risk uncertainties.

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Third-quarter GDP rose 3.4% annualized, fueled by robust consumer spending and AI-driven business investment, while oil-price pressures from the Middle East weighed on energy costs. The result reinforces a stronger-than-expected growth backdrop even as inflation remains a concern, potentially shaping Fed policy and equity valuations ahead of the midterm elections.

Q3 GDP growth at 3.4% annualized, above 3.2% estimate.
Consumer spending rose 3.8% in Q3, supported by AI investment.
Oil-price pressures linger from Middle East conflict, but growth remains resilient.
Fed left rates at 3.75%-4.00%; inflation remains elevated.

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