America’s economy is starting to pick up steam.
Official data released on Tuesday shows the economy grew at a massive 4.3 percent in the third quarter of 2025.
This figure significantly surpassed expectations and predictions made by economists.
The Financial Times reports:
The rise in GDP, which was driven by increases in consumer and government spending as well as exports, compared with estimates of a 3.2 per cent rise among economists polled by Bloomberg.
The figure from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which was delayed by the recent government shutdown, provides the clearest snapshot of the state of the US economy this year after GDP reports for the first two quarters were distorted by big trade swings.
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Third-quarter growth was boosted by hefty investment in AI infrastructure and healthy consumer spending by wealthier Americans — especially on electric vehicles ahead of the expiration of Biden-era subsidies. Healthcare spending also increased.
A slowdown in consumer spending, alongside issues related to the shutdown, are expected to weigh on growth in the final quarter of 2025. Data for this period has also been delayed by the shutdown and will be released next year.
US economy grew at 4.3% rate in third quarter https://t.co/0375IFjZM1
— Financial Times (@FT) December 23, 2025
The figures are a massive victory for President Trump, who made the resurgence of the U.S. economy and bringing costs down one of the cornerstones of his presidential campaign.
However, they are not the only piece of good news this Christmas.
An analysis released over the weekend found that Christmas gas prices have hit their lowest levels since 2020, during the height of the COVID pandemic.
Prices are estimated to average at $2.79 per gallon by December 25th, making it the cheapest day in five years, when prices averaged $2.26 amid a sharp nationwide fall in demand.
It is also a marked decrease on last year, when prices were at $2.95.
This means motorists will save an estimated half a billion dollars during Christmas week compared with 2024.
The falling of gas prices is a key aspect of taming inflation, with increased costs of transport affecting the cost of virtually everything.
However, prices still remain above Trump’s long-term goal of under $2 a gallon.
Gas Prices Drop to Lowest December Levels Since 2020 | Solange Reyner, Newsmax
Gasoline prices are expected to fall further this holiday season, giving travelers relief at the pump as national averages dip below 2020 levels.
AAA said gas prices dropped more than 4 cents… pic.twitter.com/D3ivKLgDoM
— Owen Gregorian (@OwenGregorian) December 21, 2025
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