By Published On: December 16, 20250.6 min read

The Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow model estimates real GDP growth for the third quarter of 2025 at an annualised rate of 3.5 percent as of 16 December. This is a slight decrease from the 3.6 percent estimate reported on 11 December.

Recent data releases from the US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate a modest decline in the contributions to GDP growth from consumer spending and inventory investment. Consumer spending now contributes 1.84 percentage points, while inventory investment adds 0.09 percentage points to the third-quarter growth figure.

Despite these updates, economic data is still lagging and incomplete, leaving the situation somewhat uncertain. As a result, the current GDPNow estimate may not provide a fully reliable guide for traders at this stage.

Original Source: Adam Button of investinglive.com

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