The U.S. economy slowed in the third quarter to a still-strong 3.5 percent annual growth rate, as free spending from consumers and the federal government carried the load.
Growth dipped from the second quarter’s 4.2 percent rate, but the economy still posted its best back-to-back quarters in four years and is within reach of the Trump administration’s 3 percent annual growth target.
Gary Gygi will break down the numbers with Rod today at 4:20p
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