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US economy slows sharply in 4Q: BEA

  • Mercados: Crude oil, Metals, Oil products
  • 13/03/26

The US economy grew at a revised 0.7pc annual rate in the fourth quarter, half the pace originally reported because of downward revisions in government spending and exports, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported today.

Growth in gross domestic product (GDP) was revised lower from an initial estimate of 1.4pc, according to the bureau's second of three estimates for the quarter released Friday. Real final sales to private domestic purchasers, comprising consumer spending and private fixed investment, increased by 1.9pc in the fourth quarter, revised down from 2.4pc in the 20 February estimate.

The personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index, a measure of inflation, was unchanged at 2.9pc.

The second report on GDP, originally scheduled for 26 February, was delayed because of a federal government shutdown in October-November.

With the latest revisions, GDP grew at a slower 2.1pc rate in 2025, down from an originally reported 2.2pc. It contracted by 0.6pc in the first quarter, and grew by 3.8pc in the second quarter and by 4.4pc in the third quarter 2025. GDP grew by 2.9pc in 2023 and by 2.8pc in 2024.


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