U.S. productivity accelerated to a 4.9% annual clip in the third quarter, the government said Thursday. That’s the fastest pace in two years. The gain was in line with forecasts of economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal. Productivity has been steadily improving, and some economists expect the trend to continue.

A panel of economic luminaries said the long-run risk posed by mounting federal debt represented a paramount problem facing the US economy.

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A robust GDP print, profit growth, and 2026 policy tailwinds show why the U.S. economy may stay resilient despite labor‑market weakness and lingering recession worries.

The US economy expanded in the third quarter at the fastest pace in two years, bolstered by resilient consumer and business spending and calmer trade policies.

Trump administration tackles inflation crisis left by Biden policies, cutting federal workforce and reducing deficit by 27% as housing costs begin to fall.

Polling shows a majority of Americans give Trump negative ratings on his handling of the economy and inflation.

Goldman Sachs economists predict U.S. economic growth will accelerate to 2.6% in 2026, driven by tax cuts, reduced tariff drag and Federal Reserve rate cuts.

My experiences with US airlines, in general, have been mixed. I can’t bear those internal flights in the super tiny planes where everyone appears to have brought the maximum hand luggage allowed on board.