US economy slows in final months after turbulent year
Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.
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Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.
The U.S. economy expanded by 2.2% in 2025, with a significant slowdown in Q4 attributed to tariffs and a 43-day government shutdown.
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.4% annual rate in Q4 2025, with consumer spending and business investment remaining strong despite a drop in federal spending.
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.4% annual rate in Q4 2025, marking a significant slowdown from the previous quarter, influenced by a historic government shutdown.
The U.S. economy's GDP growth slowed to 1.4% in Q4 2025, down from 4.4% in Q3, due to decreased government spending and a drop in exports.
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