The United States economy expanded at a stronger pace in the third quarter of 2026, with GDP growth reaching 3.4% quarter-over-quarter, according to data updated on 29 October 2026. This marks a notable acceleration from the second quarter of 2026, when GDP grew by 2.2% compared with the first quarter.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the latest figures indicate that economic momentum has strengthened, as the current quarter’s performance is measured against the previous quarter’s output, while the earlier 2.2% reading reflected growth relative to the first quarter of 2026. The pick-up in growth suggests that overall economic activity gained traction into the second half of the year, highlighting a more robust expansion than seen earlier in 2026.
