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U.S. GDP Slows to 0.7% Amid Shutdown and Uncertainty

3/14/2026

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A March 13, 2026 report shows U.S. GDP grew 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The growth rate fell from 4.4% in the third quarter of 2025.
Report attributes slowdown to a 43-day government shutdown that reduced GDP by 1.16 percentage points, while military operations against Iran affect oil prices.
The Department of Labor reports the weakest hiring since 2002.
Economists remain uncertain about the economic outlook moving forward.

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Story summary

A March 13, 2026 report shows U.S. GDP grew 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The growth rate fell from 4.4% in the third quarter of 2025.
Report attributes slowdown to a 43-day government shutdown that reduced GDP by 1.16 percentage points, while military operations against Iran affect oil prices.
The Department of Labor reports the weakest hiring since 2002.
Economists remain uncertain about the economic outlook moving forward.