Economy grows at fastest pace in a year, GDP shows, and shows little sign of slowing
MarketWatch· Jeffry Bartash· Oct 29, 2026 · 12:35 PM
The U.S. economy ripped off its fastest rate of growth in a year, amped up by the boom in artificial intelligence and strong spending by wealthier Americans.
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