US economic growth in the fourth quarter is expected to hold at or near the solid 3% pace that’s been reported in Q2 and Q3, according to several recent forecasts. If the outlook is accurate, US GDP growth could post its strongest and longest run of quarterly increases in over a decade.
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Radio signals hint at upcoming N. Korean nuclear test: Reuters
Two GOP senators could prevent tax bill from a vote: Reuters
Incoming Fed chief expects “rates to rise somewhat further” Bloomberg
Manufacturing growth rate slows in Texas but still “solid”: Dallas Fed
S&P maintains “stable” rating on India’s debt: RTT
Japan’s government: economy remains “in a moderate recovery”: MNI
Bitcoin at $40,000? Hedge fund manager thinks it’s possible: CNBC
Crash risk for Bitcoin is 80%: MarketWatch
How to short Bitcoin: Bloomberg
New home sales surge in October, rising to 10-year high: Reuters