Strong GDP Growth and Rising Inflation Challenge Fed
Recent data showing faster third-quarter economic growth and sticky inflation are challenging Federal Reserve views. Strong consumer spending and business investment have pushed growth beyond sustainable levels.
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United States economic growth reached an annualized rate of 3.4% in the third quarter, outpacing central bank estimates even as inflation pressures persisted. The expansion was driven by a 3.8% jump in consumer spending and a 20.9% surge in business equipment investment. The data challenge Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's view that the economy can handle robust growth without stoking inflation.
