The US economy grew by 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, in line with expectations. Preliminary growth data for the fourth quarter in the US has been released, showing a growth of 2.3 percent in the final quarter of last year, in line with expectations. This data indicates the slowest growth in the last three quarters. Growth was supported by an increase in public spending and exports, while consumer spending was revised downwards. In the previous quarter, growth had been at 3.1 percent.