内需稳健叠加出口走强 美国三季度GDP增速创近两年新高

Economic Growth - The U.S. economy showed a better-than-expected growth performance in Q3, with a real GDP annualized growth rate of 4.4%, marking the fastest growth in nearly two years [1] - This growth is supported by strong exports and a reduction in the drag from inventory, contributing to the strongest consecutive quarters of growth since the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 [1] Key Metrics - GDP growth was reported at +4.4%, slightly above the prior estimate of +4.3% [2] - Consumer spending increased by 3.5%, with service spending growing at the fastest rate in three years and goods spending accelerating compared to the previous quarter [3] - Business investment rose by 3.2%, driven by sustained growth in computer equipment spending and record-high investments in data centers for artificial intelligence infrastructure [3] Labor Market and Inflation - Initial jobless claims remain low, indicating a robust labor market [3] - The preferred inflation measure of the Federal Reserve, the PCE price index excluding food and energy, rose by 2.9% in Q3, consistent with previous data [3] Trade and Consumer Behavior - Despite fluctuations in trade policy, consumer and business spending have remained resilient, providing support to the economy [2] - Economists are focusing on the "private domestic final sales" metric, which grew by 2.9% in Q3, indicating steady domestic demand [3]