PoliticsOctober 29 at 09:57 AM

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says the GDP number was great

ORIGINAL · NewsquawkUS Treasury Secretary Bessent says the GDP number was great

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Bessent called the GDP number great. The reported advance estimate showed 3.4% annualized third-quarter growth, with investment and government spending contributing and exports partially offsetting gains.

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