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The economy caught a chill from Winter Storm Fern and tariffs are a lingering problem, S&P finds

By Market Watch February 20, 2026 Neutral
The economy caught a chill from Winter Storm Fern and tariffs are a lingering problem, S&P finds
The U.S. economy got sidetracked in February by tariff-related price increases, sluggish sales and the previous month's Winter Storm Fern, but top executives were also more optimistic that business will improve later in the year.
The U.S. economy got sidetracked in February by tariff-related price increases, sluggish sales and the previous month's Winter Storm Fern, but top executives were also more optimistic that business will improve later in the year.