A simple reason explains why U.S. economic growth seemed to hit a wall in the final three months of the year.

Growth cooled in the quarter largely due to less government spending and a larger trade deficit.

The economy is losing momentum, according to new numbers from the Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge. The Personal ...

The economy grew at a 1.4% seasonally adjusted annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported in an estimate of gross domestic product, well below expectations as ...

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Real GDP rose at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, missing the expected 2.8%.

Economists expect that GDP grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in the fourth quarter, down from 4.4% in the third quarter. The report is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET. Follow along with our ...

However, the initial reaction from many on the Street wasn't overly negative, with many pointing to the U.S. government stoppages as the main culprit for the lackluster expansion. "At first glance the ...

Q4 2025 GDP growth was weak at 1.4%, with a temporary government shutdown; december PCE inflation surprised to the upside. Read the full analysis here.

Q4 2025 GDP printed at 1.4%, well below consensus, reflecting significant economic weakness. Read the full analysis here.

Discover why real GDP offers a more accurate picture of economic growth by adjusting for inflation and when nominal GDP might be more useful for short-term analysis.

The U.S. expanded at a subpar 1.4% annual pace in the fourth quarter of 2025, depressed by a record 43-day federal shutdown that caused a big decline in government spending.