Economy grew 2.2% in 2025, beating predictions

Published February 20, 2026 8:31am ET



The economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a year of growth that came despite a number of developments that were expected to be major headwinds, including interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs.

The growth figures, which are adjusted for inflation, were published Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in its preliminary report for gross domestic product for the fourth quarter.

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