The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of third-quarter growth.

Finland’s economy grew largely in line with earlier projections in the third quarter, confirming the Nordic nation is on a path to recovery that’s expected to pick up pace next year.

US economy grows at solid 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, exports, unchanged from initial estimate