Growth accelerated
Annualized real growth in the advance estimate, compared with 2.2% in Q2. This is approximately 0.8% growth from the preceding quarter and is subject to revision.
BEA · October 29 release ↗THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE NEWS
The economy at a glance
A snapshot as of November 1, 2026. Each figure has a different reference period. Read them together, with care.
A quiet month for hiring
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 29,000. The unemployment rate comes from a household survey; payroll employment comes from an establishment survey. October’s report is due November 6.
BLS · October 2 release ↗Prices rose from a year earlier
The CPI-U rose 0.6% over the month, seasonally adjusted. This annual figure is not the monthly increase. A household’s experience depends on its spending.
BLS · October 14 release ↗The Fed held its target range
The FOMC maintained this range by a 10–2 vote. It is an overnight policy rate target, not a mortgage quote or the interest rate offered to every borrower.
Federal Reserve · October 28 statement ↗A share of disposable income
The national personal saving rate is an aggregate. It does not mean that every household saved 3.8%, or describe how savings are distributed.
BEA · October 29 release ↗Openings are not hires
Employers reported 5.2 million hires during August. Openings are a stock at month-end; hires count activity over the month. September JOLTS is due November 3.
BLS · September 29 release ↗This is a dated editorial snapshot. Figures are not a live data feed. Explore the source library ↗