US economy slows in 4th quarter

The economy grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter. What it could mean for Fed rate cuts
That’s down from a 3.1% increase in the third quarter and an average 2.6% pace the first nine months of the year. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had forecast a 2.6% increase in output.Start the day smarter.
US economy slows in the fourth quarter; spending robust
Gross domestic product increased at a 2.3% annualized rate last quarter after accelerating at a 3.1% pace in the July-September quarter.
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US economy grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter, slower than expected
The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a new estimate released by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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