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US fourth-quarter GDP growth revised lower to a 0.5% rate
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) – U.S. economic growth slowed more than previously estimated in the fourth quarter amid downgrades to business investment, including inventory accumulation, but corporate profits increased sharply, government data showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product increased at a downwardly revised 0.5% annualized rate, the Commerce Department‘s Bureau of Economic [...]
US fourth-quarter productivity growth revised sharply lower
U.S. labor productivity growth was revised down to 1.8% annualized in Q4 2025, while unit labor costs increased at a 4.4% rate, according to Labor Department data.
US fourth-quarter GDP growth revised down to 0.7%
U.S. GDP growth for the fourth quarter was revised down to 0.7% due to lower consumer spending, business investment, and export growth, government data shows.
US productivity slows in fourth quarter
U.S. labor productivity growth slowed to 2.8% annualized in Q4 2026, according to the Labor Department, while labor costs rose at a moderate pace.
US single-family housing starts rebound in January, building permits decline
U.S. single-family housing starts increased 4.1% in December, while permits for future construction declined 1.7%, reflecting challenges from high costs and mortgage rates.
