Q4 GDP Second Estimate: Real GDP at 0.7%, Lower Than Expected

Published on March 13, 2026

U.S. economic growth cooled more than expected in Q4 2025, according to the BEA’s latest estimate. Real GDP rose at just a 0.7% annual rate, falling well short of the 1.4% forecast and marking a steep drop-off from the 4.4% final estimate seen in Q3.