Third-quarter U.S. GDP up 1.7% in the third quarter, up from

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Third-quarter U.S. GDP up 1.7% in the third quarter, up from 1.3% in the prior quarter
from MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The U.S. probably grew about 1.7% in the third quarter, up from 1.3% in the prior quarter, according to economists surveyed by MarketWatch. The government will release the initial report on gross domestic product at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. Higher consumer spending and an upturn in the housing market likely more than offset a weaker manufacturing sector and softer business investment.