# Why did the US economy slow down?

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-04 18:17 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/4/why-did-the-us-economy-slow-down?traffic_source=rss

> The US economy weakened more than expected, even though Americans did not stop spending. The slowdown therefore points to another cause behind the weaker performance. What really happened remains the central question.