The economy grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter. What it could mean for Fed rate cuts
The U.S. economy grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter as consumers again powered gains. Here's what the showing could mean for Fed plans for more rate cuts
Economy grew 2.8% in 2024, holding strong despite high interest rates
The new data were published Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in its report for gross domestic product for the fourth quarter.
US economy resilient despite moderation in growth in fourth quarter
U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter as a strike at Boeing depressed business investment in equipment, but consumer spending increased at its fastest pace in nearly two years, underscoring strong domestic demand that probably keeps the Federal Reserve on a slow interest rate cut path this year.
U.S. economy grew 2.3% in fourth quarter, below expectations
U.S. real Gross Domestic Product increased 2.3% at an annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a Thursday report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Third quarter GDP was 3.1%.
US economy grew at 2.3% rate in fourth quarter
The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 2.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, a weaker than expected end to a year dominated by the resilience of American consumers. Thursdays
Import surge seen curbing US economic growth in fourth quarter
U.S. economic growth likely slowed in the fourth quarter as imports surged and a strike at Boeing hurt spending on aircraft, though strong domestic demand will probably keep the Federal Reserve on a shallow interest rate cut path this year.
U.S. Economy Grew Slower In Fourth Quarter, But Still Solid
Key Takeaways The U.S. economy grew at an inflation-adjusted annual rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter, a slowdown from 3.1% in the third quarter but still a healthy pace.Importantly for the economy's trajectory,
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