Last year’s odd economy in five charts, and what to watch for in 2026


Business

January 6, 2026



By By CHRISTOPHER RU-GABER AP Economics Writer 

WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy in 2025 was filled with contradictions, as growth was healthy while hiring slowed, inflation stayed elevated and unemployment rose.







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