Archive · 8 Dec 2025
US Economy Ends 2025 on Stronger Footing
The US economy is doing better than expected, with a 3% growth rate for the year.
The Treasury Secretary said this is because people are spending more during the holidays and businesses are producing more.
However, many Americans don't feel like the economy is doing well.
They are worried about prices going up, especially for food.
The President says people are being misled about affordability, but many voters disagree and think the government isn't doing a good job with the economy.
The US economy is projected to grow by 3% in 2025, higher than initial expectations.
GDP growth rebounded from a 0.6% contraction in Q1 to 3.8% in Q2 and an estimated 3.5% in Q3.
Consumer sentiment remains low, with the University of Michigan index at 53.3 in December.
Inflation is at 3%, with food prices rising by 3.1% annually.
President Trump dismisses affordability concerns as politically motivated, despite public disapproval.
- Who
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump, American consumers
- What
- US economic growth and consumer sentiment in 2025
- When
- 2025, with specific data points from Q1 to Q3
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To assess the economic performance and public perception amid mixed economic indicators
- GDP Growth
- 3% (annual)
- Q2 2025 GDP Growth
- 3.8%
- Q3 2025 GDP Growth (Est.)
- 3.5%
- Inflation Rate (Sep 2025)
- 3%
- Food-at-Home Inflation (Sep 2025)
- 3.1%
- Consumer Sentiment (Dec 2025)
- 53.3 (University of Michigan Index)
- Public Opinion on Economic Stewardship
- 66% disapprove (NBC News Survey)