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4. I read that health care spending was a big factor in the jump.

Thu Dec 25, 2025, 10:25 AM

Dec 25

I guess that first savings go, then debt goes up, then liquidation of assets, all to increase gdp. I wonder how much more blood they can squeeze from the American working class turnip.

https://www.connectmoney.com/evening-brief/q3-u-s-gdp-surges-to-4-3-driven-by-healthcare-spending-and-resilient-consumers-evening-brief-12-23-25/

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About the surprizing GDP growth of 4.3% [View all] edhopper Dec 25 OP

Buying death UpInArms Dec 25 #1

See Russia. NCDem47 Dec 25 #6

Yes edhopper Dec 25 #7

Do current events in the U.S. feel familar? NCDem47 Dec 25 #8

#2 in particular edhopper Dec 25 #9

This time edhopper Dec 25 #13

I read that health care spending was a big factor in the jump. markodochartaigh Dec 25 #4

No value WmChris Dec 25 #5

Yeah, who believes any numbers these corrupt deadbeats release? House of Roberts Dec 25 #11