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Story summary
- In December 2025, the U.S. economy remained resilient despite a tumultuous year marked by trade wars and a historic government shutdown.
- Recent data show decent job growth while unemployment rose as the government shutdown affected measurements.
- Retail sales stayed strong as wage growth slowed.
- GDP growth for 2025 is projected at around 1.5%, a slowdown from 2024 despite tariff-related recession fears.
