Real consumer spending in the United States maintained its pace in the third quarter of 2026, with growth holding steady at 3.8%. This matches the 3.8% increase recorded in the second quarter of 2026, according to data updated on 29 October 2026.
The unchanged reading suggests that consumer demand — a key driver of U.S. economic activity — continued to expand at a consistent rate through the middle of the year. With real (inflation-adjusted) spending showing no acceleration or slowdown between the second and third quarters, the data point to a period of stable consumption patterns in the U.S. economy.
