Investing.com - U.S. economic growth is expected to have slowed in the fourth quarter as exports weaken.
According to a consensus forecast, Q4 GDP is seen slowing to an annual 2.2% from 3.5% in Q3.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis is due to release its first reading of Q4 GDP Friday at 08:30 ET.
Consumer spending is seen remaining buoyant but slowing to 2.7% from 3.0% in Q3.
Investment is also seen underpinning growth on a pick-up in oil activity and the housing market.
Growth could surprise on the upside as the December goods trade deficit narrowed and inventories rose.
Private domestic demand growth is seen accelerating to 3.0% from 2.4%.