The advance estimate for 3Q2026 GDP has been officially released, revealing an expansion of +3.4% on a quarter-over-quarter annualized basis (q/q ann.). This latest figure successfully outperformed the anticipated +3.2% estimate and demonstrates a solid acceleration compared to the prior +2.2% reading.

Looking closely at the specific drivers of this growth, personal consumption saw a healthy increase of +3.8%. This comfortably exceeded the +3.4% estimate while maintaining the exact same pace as the prior +3.8% result.