US Department of Commerce

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Last mentioned: 2d ago

Timeline

  1. GDP Data Release

    Official figures confirm a slower-than-expected 1.4% growth rate.

  2. Black Friday

    Initial reports show mixed consumer turnout and heavy reliance on discounts.

  3. Q4 Begins

    Retailers enter the quarter with high inventory expectations.

Stories mentioning US Department of Commerce 1

market-trends Bearish

US GDP Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q4: Retail Sector Faces Cooling Demand

The US economy expanded at a 1.4% annualized rate in the fourth quarter, missing economist forecasts and signaling a significant cooling in consumer activity. For the retail and e-commerce sectors, this deceleration during the critical holiday window suggests a shift toward price sensitivity and cautious discretionary spending.

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