- Q3 GDP grew at 3.4% annual rate, seasonally adjusted (consensus 3.1%).
- Core PCE rose 0.32% in September, in line with forecasts.
Thursday's GDP and core PCE readings matched forecasts, reinforcing the Fed's hold and keeping a December rate increase on the table. Chairman Warsh had previewed the growth figures. Markets now focus on upcoming labor and inflation data.
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