The government’s initial estimate of third-quarter GDP for the US is on track to decelerate to a 3.3% increase in the release due at the end of this week, based on the median for a set of nowcasts compiled by The Capital Spectator. That’s a solid gain, but the estimate marks a substantially softer pace vs. the strong 4.2% rise reported for Q2.
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