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OCTOBER 5 WEEKLY INSIGHTS

GDP revision reveals stronger-than-expected economic growth

  • Second-quarter GDP was revised higher to 2.2% annualized growth, a notable increase from the initial 1.5% estimate, highlighting more economic resilience than previously understood. 
  • The revised data places economic growth modestly above its long-term trend, reinforcing the view the U.S. economy continues to expand at a healthy pace despite higher interest rates. 
  • Strong productivity gains remain a key growth driver, allowing businesses to produce more output without a corresponding increase in labor costs and helping offset economic headwinds. 
  • The continued productivity improvement helps businesses manage higher borrowing costs and tighter financial conditions, supporting corporate profitability and broader economic momentum. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)

Jobs growth reaccelerates, reinforcing economic momentum

  • Private payrolls increased by 90,000 in September, exceeding expectations of 68,000 and signaling a welcome rebound in hiring activity after a softer summer stretch. 
  • The stronger-than-expected ADP report suggests employers remain confident in the economic outlook, with labor demand continuing despite elevated interest rates and ongoing policy uncertainty. 
  • A healthier labor market supports consumer spending, which remains the primary driver of U.S. economic growth and a key factor behind economic resilience. 
  • With employment trends improving as the country approaches the midterm elections, the report reinforces the narrative of a fundamentally strong economy characterized by steady job creation, continued business investment, and solid household finances. (Source: ADP)

Inflation continues to cool, completing a favorable economic trifecta

  • Core PCE inflation was 3% in August, below expectations of 3.3% and providing further evidence inflation is easing. 
  • The continued moderation in core inflation is encouraging because it tends to provide a clearer picture of longer-term price trends after removing more volatile economic components.
  • Rate hike expectations eased following the news, reversing weeks of rising interest rate concerns. The 10-year Treasury yield had climbed above 5% — reaching 5.29% — as investors anticipated a prolonged battle against inflation.
  • Combined with a stronger-than-expected jobs report and an upward revision to GDP growth, the latest Core PCE reading completes a favorable economic trifecta pointing to an economy expanding steadily while inflation pressures continue to ease. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of the Treasury)
     
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