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The U.S. economy is navigating a fragile period as gross domestic product (GDP) growth cooled to 1.4% in late 2025 and consumer sentiment remains stagnant, hindered by a sharp divide between high-income gains and declining confidence in lower-income households. Although the manufacturing and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sectors show localized signs of recovery, the broader consumer landscape is strained by record household debt of $18.78 trillion and a notable rise in serious delinquencies for student and auto loans. Looking ahead, persistent service-sector inflation and extreme regulatory uncertainty regarding global tariffs continue to create a difficult and unpredictable environment for both businesses and American families.
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