2/20/2026
GDP Stumbles to 1.4% as Shutdown Slams Q4 Growth
New data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed GDP grew at an annualized rate of just 1.4% in the fourth quarter, well below economist expectations for 2.9% growth. The miss marks a notable slowdown from earlier in the year and caps full-year 2025 growth at 2.2%, down from 2.8% in 2024.
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