The U.S. economy is barreling ahead
The largest part of the U.S. economy grew at a rapid pace just ahead of the holiday shopping season, but business leaders were not in a festive mood due to stubborn inflation.
Midday Read — November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM. This digest was assembled automatically from 1 reports across 1 outlets.
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The story
The U.S. economy is barreling ahead
The largest part of the U.S. economy grew at a rapid pace just ahead of the holiday shopping season, but business leaders were not in a festive mood due to stubborn inflation.
Reported by MarketWatch Top Stories.
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What to watch
- The U.S. economy is barreling ahead — whether today's move extends or fades.
- Whether CBOE Volatility Index holds -15.99% into the next session.
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