US Economy Grows Faster Than Expected

The U.S. economy advanced at a healthy 4.1 percent pace in the July-to-September period, stronger growth than the government first estimated.   The Commerce Department said Friday that consumer spending, which accounts for 70 percent of the country's economy, grew faster in the third quarter than previously believed. It said American households bought more big-ticket items such as refrigerators, while also spending more on daily services and healthcare.   The...

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