McDonald's Q3 Profit Up 9% on International Strength, US Traffic Slips

McDonald's reported a 9% rise in profit for Q3, driven by international markets, despite a 0.2% decline in US same-store sales. Global same-store sales grew 1.5%, indicating resilient consumer demand abroad but softening US traffic. The divergence suggests regional consumption patterns, with potential implications for US fast-food sector and broader consumer spending.

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