US GDP accelerates to 3.4% in the third quarter, giving Trump a messaging boost on eve of midterms
GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter in the last major read on the economy ahead of the midterm elections — but many Americans continue to struggle with affordability.
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- With days to go before the midterms, data shows the U.S. economy is doing well.
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