US economy grows faster than expected in report out just ahead of elections

Growth is in sharp contrast to ​households’ assessment, reflected in ‌Trump’s record-low approval ratings The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as resilient consumer spending and AI -driven ⁠business investment more than ⁠offset the impact ​of higher oil prices stemming from the conflict in the Middle East .

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased at a 3. 4% annualized rate last quarter, the commerce department’s…