US economy grew briskly at 3% in third quarter despite Hurricanes Harvey and Irma CADO Admin / Friday, October 27, 2017 / Categories: Hurricanes US economy grew briskly at 3% in third quarter despite Hurricanes Harvey and Irma USA TODAYUS economy maintains brisk growth rate despite hurricane-related damage and decline in construction The IndependentDespite over $130 billion of damage, hurricanes didn't derail the economy MarketWatchFull coverage Tags Harvey Related articles Hurricanes Destroyed Water Island, the Most Forgotten Place in America World Series unites Houston as road to hurricane recovery winds on Man who repaired homes after Hurricane Harvey dies of flesh-eating bacteria Two Months After Hurricane Harvey, Houston Theatres Relight Their Stages World Series welcomed distraction from Harvey destruction Comment Collapse Expand Comments (0) warning You don't have permission to post comments.