U.S. economic growth in the third quarter of 2025 was revised higher, with real gross domestic product increasing at a 4.4% annualized rate, according to an updated estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, alongside a sharp rise in corporate profits and steady inflation metrics.
- Real GDP rose 4.4% in Q3 2025, revised up from the prior 4.3% estimate.
- Growth was driven by increases in consumer spending, exports, government spending, and investment, partially offset by higher imports.
- Corporate profits increased $175.6 billion in the third quarter, reflecting an upward revision of $95.5 billion.
- Real final sales to private domestic purchasers rose 2.9% in Q3.
- The PCE price index increased 2.8% annualized, while core PCE inflation excluding food and energy rose 2.9%, in line with expectations.
- Initial jobless claims totaled 200,000 for the week ending January 17, below the 209,000 consensus estimate.
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