By any honest historical measure, the U.S. economy is once again demonstrating resilience—and momentum. The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that real gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, the strongest quarterly expansion in two years. This follows a robust 3.8% growth rate in Q2. Importantly, real GDP already accounts for inflation. This is not paper growth. It is genuine expansion.
Because of the Schumer shutdown. . .