US economy unexpectedly surges 4.3% in third quarter — its strongest growth in two years

The US economy grew at an unexpectedly strong pace of 4.3% in the third quarter — the highest rate in two years — according to a government report released Tuesday.Vigorous consumer spending on services such as health care and products like recreational vehicles fueled the surge in the gross domestic product, which is comprised of the value of all goods and services produced across the economy, for the July through September quarter.The inflation-adjusted annual rate of 4.3% marked an uptick from 3.8% growt ...