# The U.S. economy is barreling ahead — but there’s one big problem

- Source: MarketWatch Top Stories
- Published: 2026-11-04T16:05:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
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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.

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