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24 February 2026 

Watch: US growth poised for a post-shutdown bounce

ING's James Knightley on why US growth is set to bounce back in the first quarter of the year following a post-shutdown dip 

US growth poised for a post-shutdown bounce

The US government shutdown created more of a slowdown than expected, and trade developments didn’t deliver the boost many were hoping for – although core consumer spending and business investment remain solid. Growth, however, is largely being driven by tech-related investments and higher‑income consumers, says ING's James Knightley

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