U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading first estimate

The U.S. economy has shown resilience in the face of President Donald Trump’s policies, but the war with Iran has driven up oil and gas prices and clouded the economic outlook.

US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter

The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a second estimate released on Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

U.S. economic outlook cut by Goldman over the Iran war — and the fear goes beyond oil

Goldman Sachs economists Manuel Abecasis and David Mericle in a new research note looked at the economic implications of the Iran war on the U.S. economy.
The Business Standard

US, China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

The discussions, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, are expected to focus on shifting US tariffs and the flow of Chinese-produced rare earth minerals and ma

The U.S. unexpectedly loses 92,000 jobs, adding to worries about the economy

The job market showed further signs of weakness last month as employers cut 92,000 jobs. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%, from 4.3% in January.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

US economic growth sharply lower than estimated in fourth quarter

The US economy grew at a significantly slower pace than initially estimated for the final months of 2025, government data showed Friday, a major downgrade that comes as fallout from

The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%

Hiring at US businesses unexpectedly plunged last month as employers shed an estimated 92,000 jobs, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Oil price surge will have muted impact on US economy – Torsten Slok

Rising oil (CL1:COM) (CO1:COM) (USO) prices will have a muted effect on the U.S. economy overall, according to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management. Slok said that even a $35 increase in oil prices—from $65 to $100 per barrel—would produce minimal macroeconomic consequences.