# US Economy Grows 3.4% in 3Q, Driven by Consumers and AI

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372628/us-economy-grows-faster-expected-34-3q-driven-consumers-ai-investment

US economy grew 3.4% in 3Q, driven by consumers and AI investment. Higher oil prices from Middle East conflict partially offset growth. GDP increase exceeds economist forecasts of 3.2%.

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#economy #ai #consumers #gdp

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Created: 2026-10-29T15:35:27.413303+00:00

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Original source: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3372628/us-economy-grows-faster-expected-34-3q-driven-consumers-ai-investment