US GDP Revised Slightly Lower Despite Stronger Consumer Spending
- Fourth-quarter GDP marked down as inventories subtracted
- Fed’s key inflation metrics revised up at the end of 2023
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The US economy expanded at a slightly slower rate at the end of last year as a downward revision to inventories masked stronger household spending and investment.
Gross domestic product rose at a revised 3.2% annualized pace in the fourth quarter, compared with a prior estimate of 3.3%. Consumer spending advanced at a 3% rate, faster than initially estimated, Bureau of Economic Analysis figures showed Wednesday. Inflation was revised higher.