WASHINGTON – The gross domestic product fell .5% during the third quarter, compared with a 2.8% increase during the second three months of 2008, the Commerce Department announced today.

The drop was largely fueled by declines in consumer spending and a decreased rate of increase of exports, the department said.

Personal consumption expenditures fell 3.7%, compared to a 1.2% rise during the second quarter.

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