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The economy grows at a 3.4% annual rate in the third quarter, faster than forecast, while the Fed's preferred inflation gauge rises to 3.6% in September

• From the LeftABC News: US economy grew at 3.4% annualized rate in 3rd quarter, government data shows

  ABC reports the 3.4% growth rate against earlier quarters, the role of AI spending, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's comments and market odds of a December rate hike.

  Grade: B (82/100). Leaves out key context.

• CenterCNBC: Third-quarter U.S. GDP increases a better-than-expected 3.4% as September inflation accelerates

  CNBC reports the GDP and PCE figures against forecasts, what drove growth and prices, jobless claims, market reaction and a named economist's comment.

  Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.

• From the RightFox Business: Fed's preferred inflation gauge rose in September as third-quarter GDP beats expectations

  Fox Business leads with the 3.6% PCE reading and core figures, then the 3.4% GDP estimate, with named analysts on growth, inflation and the odds of a December Fed hike.

  Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.

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