Surging economy gets off to a good start in the fourth quarter — but there’s one big problem

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 23 Oct 2026, 10:23 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Warning signs are emerging that consumers will be hit with rising prices.

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Surging economy gets off to a good start in the fourth quarter — but there’s one big problem

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