Federal Reserve

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Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026

Timeline

  1. Second Revision

    The Commerce Department downgrades Q4 growth to 0.7%, citing weaker spending and investment.

  2. Initial GDP Estimate

    The government releases its first estimate of Q4 growth, showing a higher initial figure.

  3. Q4 Begins

    The fourth quarter starts amid high interest rates and cooling inflation.

Stories mentioning Federal Reserve 1

economy Bearish

US Q4 GDP Growth Downgraded to 0.7% as Economic Momentum Stalls

The U.S. government has revised its fourth-quarter GDP growth estimate downward to a sluggish 0.7% annualized rate. This significant downgrade highlights a cooling economy as consumer spending and business investment face mounting pressure from high interest rates.

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