Q3 GDP Advance Estimate: Real GDP at 4.3%, Higher Than Expected

Published on December 29, 2025

The U.S. economy showed robust growth in the third quarter, posting its strongest reading in two years. The BEA's advance estimate of real gross domestic product showed economic growth increased at an annual rate of 4.3% in Q3 2025. The latest estimate was higher than the 3.3% forecast and marked an uptick from the Q2 final estimate of 3.8%.

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