WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy showed surprising growth from July through September just before the government’s partial shutdown.

But much of the gain came from a buildup in company stockpiles. Consumers and businesses slowed their spending — a cautionary sign for the current quarter and early 2014.

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