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Businesses are growing at the fastest pace in over four years. Why war and inflation isn’t slowing the U.S. economy down.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
U.S. business growth reached its fastest pace in over four years during early fall 2025, according to economic data released during the period. The growth occurred despite higher gas prices, elevated inflation rates, rising interest rates, and ongoing geopolitical tensions with Iran. The article provided no specific growth rate figures, GDP data, or named economists to explain the expansion.
