AI Data Insight
US real disposable personal income in the third quarter of 2026 rose to 18,398.6 billion USD, a significant increase from 18,004.0 billion USD in the previous quarter, providing strong underlying support for the quarter's GDP. Robust income growth drove an annualized quarterly increase in consumer spending of 3.8%, enabling the overall economic growth rate to beat market expectations at 3.4%. However, the rebound in inflation at the end of the quarter may pose a hidden concern for future real purchasing power.