OAN Staff&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oann.com/tag/dana-alexa">Alicia Summers</a> 2:28 PM – Wednesday, October 30, 2024 The economy grew by 2.8% in the third quarter, slightly below the expected 3.1%, with consumer and business spending remaining strong despite slower housing and trade. With the election nearing, economic concerns, especially high inflation, are a top priority for many voters. A recent poll shows more people trust Trump over Harris on economic issues. Ed Siddell, CEO of Egis Financial, will discuss key drivers of GDP growth, how consumer spending and savings might influence the election, and potential Fed actions on interest rates post-election. <figure class="wp-block-video"><video autoplay="" controls="" loop="" poster="https://www.oann.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/vid-poster-image.jpg" src="https://d1cc0p6j4uj4n9.cloudfront.net/8830b336-85cf-4974-905f-4845e28f0d05/mp4/951fb28b-479c-4ffb-8723-71e7583d24d7_Mp4_Avc_Aac_16x9_1280x720p_30Hz_3.5Mbps_qvbr.mp4" width="100%" height="auto"></video></figure>

A recent poll shows more people trust Trump over Harris on economic issues. Ed Siddell, CEO of Egis Financial, will discuss key drivers of GDP growth, how consumer spending and savings might influence the election, and potential Fed actions on interest rates post-election.{ai:summary}The economy grew by 2.8% in Q3, falling short of the 3.1% forecast, amid strong consumer and business spending but weaker housing and trade. Inflation remains a significant concern for voters as the election approaches.A poll indicates that more voters trust Trump over Harris on economic issues. Ed Siddell will address GDP growth drivers and potential Fed actions post-election. #economy

Q3 GDP Growth Falls Short As Inflation Concerns Loom Ahead Of Election

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