Economic Performance - The US GDP growth rate for Q3 2025 was 4.3%, exceeding expectations of 3.3% and the previous value of 3.8%[3] - Personal consumption contributed 2.39% to GDP growth, with overall personal consumption increasing by 2.8% year-on-year[8] - Government consumption and investment grew by 0.55% in Q3 2025, rebounding from previous contractions[8] Export and Trade - US exports increased by 2.13% in Q3 2025, compared to 0.04% in Q1 and -0.46% in Q2, driven by global economic recovery and new trade agreements[8] - The net export contribution to GDP was positive, with imports decreasing by 1.2% in Q3 2025[8] K-Shaped Divergence - Income disparity is evident, with personal disposable income growth stabilizing at 4.35% by September 2025, but unemployment rates for Black or African American individuals rose to 8.3%[15] - Large enterprises maintain a favorable economic outlook, reflected in the S&P Global Composite PMI remaining above the growth threshold, while the NFIB small business optimism index declined[17] - Investment growth is uneven, with private non-residential investment showing resilience at 3.9% year-on-year, while construction investment fell by 6.3%[19] Future Outlook - The US economy is expected to face short-term impacts from the government shutdown, but resilience is anticipated in 2026, with a potential recovery in Q1[23] - The Federal Reserve is projected to implement 2-3 interest rate cuts in 2026, despite strong economic performance, due to structural weaknesses in the labor market[24]
2025 年三季度美国经济数据点评:美国经济的韧性与三重“K”型分化
Haitong Securities International·2025-12-25 08:11