Economy News: US economy slows sharply to 0.5% in Q4 after government shutdown

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The US economy grew at a slowed 0.5% annual rate in Q4 2026, down from an earlier estimate of 0.7%, due to the 43-day federal government shutdown. Federal spending and investment fell 16.6%, cutting 1.
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Posted: 2026-04-09 07:14:00

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