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The Economy is Losing Steam; Manufacturing is Weak, but There May be Some Glimmers of Hope for the Beaten-Up Housing Market
The Economy Continues to Grow on the Back of Inventories and Income Surge
U.S. economic growth softened in the final quarter of 2022, with GDP growing 2.9% annualized, down from 3.2% in the third quarter. For the year, GDP grew by 2.1%. Fourth quarter growth was driven by personal spending and manufacturing inventories. Fixed investment fell sharply, driven by a contraction in housing. This quarter’s inventory gains may become a drag on GDP expansion in 2023.
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