미국 3분기 성장률 33.1%…통계 작성 후 최고기록<br /><br />The U.S. economy suffered an unprecedented economic plunge in the first half of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />But recovery is seemingly underway as its GDP has expanded at a historic fast pace during the July-to-September period.<br />For more on this and other news around the world, we turn to our Lee Kyung-eun.<br />Kyung-eun, tell us more.<br />Mok-yeon, the U.S. economy grew at a record pace in the third quarter, showing an annualized rate of 33-point-1 percent.<br />That's the highest figure since the data was first compiled in 1947.<br />This follows the worst quarter in history,... when the American economy plunged 31-point-4 percent due to a COVID-19 related disruption to businesses.<br />Experts attribute the rebound to the reopening of the economy and rising domestic consumption.<br />The trend is expected to continue in the fourth quarter, but could be affected by a resurgence of the virus.<br />The latest figures from the Commerce Department come just five days before Election Day.<br />President Trump had repeatedly promised a return of strong growth prior to the pandemic.<br />
