贝森特“剧透”：美国今年实际GDP增速将达到3%

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that despite a prolonged government shutdown, the U.S. is expected to achieve a 3% real GDP growth this year, reflecting optimism from the White House regarding the economic outlook [1][2] - The holiday shopping season is reported to be "very strong," indicating better-than-expected economic conditions [1] - The consumer confidence index from the University of Michigan for December is at 53.3, which is a 28% decline compared to the same period last year, highlighting a disparity between economic growth and consumer sentiment [1][3] Group 2 - The U.S. economy has shown resilience with several quarters achieving 4% GDP growth, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve's latest forecast indicates a 3.5% annualized GDP growth for the third quarter [2] - Consumer spending, which accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. GDP, remains low despite the economic growth, as indicated by the consumer confidence index [3] - Recent inflation data shows a 3% year-over-year increase in consumer prices, with household food costs rising by 3.1%, further impacting consumer sentiment [3][4] Group 3 - Treasury Secretary Becerra attributes consumer concerns about affordability to media reports and emphasizes that the government is addressing inflation issues left by the previous administration [4] - Becerra expresses confidence that the U.S. will "move towards prosperity" in the coming year, despite current challenges [4]