U.S. GDP Jumps 4.3% in Q3, Beats Expectations by 34%

- U.S. economy surges 4.3% in Q3 2025, outpacing 3.2% forecast - Expansion fueled by AI investments, EV spending, and export growth On December 23, 2025, Cryptopolitan reported that the U.S. economy surged 4.3% in the third quarter of 2025, a figure that unexpectedly beat Bloomberg’s 3.2% forecast. The robust expansion was fueled by substantial investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure, increased consumer spending, and higher export volumes, while falling imports also bolstered the stronger-than-anticipated GDP figures. AI infrastructure was a key driver of Q3’s 4.3% growth, reflecting the U.S.’s focus on technological advancements. Meanwhile, a boost in consumer spending was driven by heightened demand for electric vehicles as buyers rushed to secure Biden-era subsidies ahead of their expiration. Collectively, these factors underscored the economy’s resilience and evolving priorities. The Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Q3 GDP data following delays from a government shutdown earlier in the year. This disruption also deferred the scheduled release of fourth-quarter economic figures to the upcoming year, creating uncertainty for 2026’s outlook. Despite the unexpected third-quarter growth, markets remained cautious, reacting with muted enthusiasm. Analysts cited concerns about a potential slowdown in consumer spending and the lingering effects of the government shutdown. These factors may weigh on fourth-quarter performance.