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U.S. GDP Grows 0.5% Amid Government Shutdown and Rising Gas Prices

4/9/2026

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The Commerce Department reports U.S. GDP grew 0.5 percent at an annual rate in Q4 2025, down from 0.7 percent.
The slowdown coincided with a 43-day government shutdown that reduced spending by 0.96 percentage points.
Consumer spending and investment contributed to growth, while Washington, D.C., saw an 8.3% GDP decline and Maryland 3.3%.
Gas prices rose to $4.17 per gallon from $3.48 a month earlier amid rising economic anxiety.

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Story summary

The Commerce Department reports U.S. GDP grew 0.5 percent at an annual rate in Q4 2025, down from 0.7 percent.
The slowdown coincided with a 43-day government shutdown that reduced spending by 0.96 percentage points.
Consumer spending and investment contributed to growth, while Washington, D.C., saw an 8.3% GDP decline and Maryland 3.3%.
Gas prices rose to $4.17 per gallon from $3.48 a month earlier amid rising economic anxiety.