# US Department of Commerce

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-20**: GDP Data Release — Official figures confirm a slower-than-expected 1.4% growth rate.
- **2025-11-28**: Black Friday — Initial reports show mixed consumer turnout and heavy reliance on discounts.
- **2025-10-01**: Q4 Begins — Retailers enter the quarter with high inventory expectations.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US GDP Growth Slows to 1.4% in Q4: Retail Sector Faces Cooling Demand
2026-02-21 00:32:20 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/us-gdp-growth-slows-q4-retail-impact

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