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GDP grew less than expected in the fourth quarter of last year, at an annualized rate of 1.4%. However, there might be a silver lining.
The silver lining could be an interest rate cut. The Federal Reserve left rates along in January's meeting. But that could change when they reconvene in the middle of March. The Fed cut interest rates three times last year.
The mainstream media is jumping all over the GDP number, but ignoring the bigger picture.
The economy as a whole grew at a 2.2% rate in 2025. This despite a number of developments that were expected to be major headwinds, including interest the fearmongering that came after the President implemented his tariffs.