Economists expect the U.S. economy to deliver a robust third-quarter growth rate of approximately 3.8–3.9% annualised, according to the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model. The forecast reflects resilient business investment and consumer demand despite interest-rate headwinds and global uncertainty. Markets view this as a positive signal for growth but it may complicate the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut timetable if inflationary pressures remain. Analysts will watch for corporate margins and capex trends for further clarity on whether growth is broad-based or narrow-driven.