The third quarter’s U.S. GDP reading came in stronger than anticipated, raising questions of what the findings might mean for rates in 2026.

The U.S. economy grew at a much greater-than-expected pace in the third quarter, boosted by strong consumer spending, a delayed report released Tuesday showed.

The world's largest economy grew in the third quarter as consumer spending picked up, according to the latest GDP report.

The third quarter’s U.S. GDP reading came in stronger than anticipated, raising questions of what the findings might mean for rates in 2026.