US economic growth likely slowed to a still-brisk pace in fourth quarter - Reuters

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U.S. economic growth likely slowed to a solid pace in the fourth quarter due to disruptions from last year’s government shutdown and a moderation in consumer spending. The Commerce Department will publish its advance estimate of fourth-quarter GDP on Friday, highlighting a 'K-shaped' economy where upper-income households are doing well while lower-income consumers struggle amid high inflation from import tariffs and stalling wage growth.

GDP growth showed a mixed picture across the 24 OECD countries for which data was available in the fourth quarter of 2025. Compared with Q3 2025, ten countries recorded an increase in GDP growth and two saw no change, while seven showed lower growth and five experienced a contraction. As a result, GDP growth in the OECD slowed marginally to 0.3% in Q4 2025, down from 0.4% in the previous quarter.

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, down from 4.4% in the previous quarter, attributed to a six-week government shutdown and reduced consumer spending.

The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 1.4% in the last quarter of 2025, significantly slower than the two previous quarters, with President Trump attributing the slowdown to October’s government shutdown.

America’s gross domestic product increased at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, down from 4.4 percent in the previous quarter, with a downturn in government and consumer spending contributing to the slowdown.

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, slower than the expected 3% rate, according to new data released by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis.