Friday, February 20, 2026

US economy cools as shutdown weighs on growth

The US economy slowed sharply at the end of the year, as a 6-week government shutdown weighed on growth despite increased consumer spending and continued investment in artificial intelligence.


The 2.2% growth rate for the year is the slowest pace sinve 2022.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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