The US economy has expanded by 2.8% in the third quarter of 2024 on a yearly basis, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Wednesday, in line with market expectations.
The world's largest economy grew by 3% in the previous quarter and 1.4% in the first quarter, year-on-year.
Preliminary figures in October forecasted that the rate would be at 2.8% in the third quarter.
The GDP growth in the third quarter was driven by the rise in consumer spending, exports, federal government spending and non-residential fixed investments.
