Event Brief
U.S. Economic Growth Weaker Than Expected in Q4
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: A downturn in government and consumer spending slowed fourth-quarter growth, according to government reports.
WHO: U.S. Government
WHAT: Economic growth report
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Government shutdown and consumer pullback
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