Weak global demand for American-made goods and services, particularly from Europe and China, also remains a concern.
"The momentum in the economy is positive, but not booming," Hampel said.
Wednesday's GDP report is the Commerce Department's first estimate for the fourth quarter figures. The government plans to revise the numbers twice over the next two months.
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