Q4 GDP Third Estimate: Real GDP at 0.5%, Lower Than Expected

Published on April 9, 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 0.5% annual rate, falling short of the 0.7% forecast and marking a steep drop-off from the 4.4% final estimate seen in Q3.

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