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Jim Cramer highlights key market factors to watch on Friday, including a weaker-than-expected Q4 GDP report and concerns about Blue Owl Capital.

The US GDP grew at a 2.2% annual pace in 2025, but the fourth quarter saw a subpar 1.4% growth rate due to a 43-day federal shutdown, which may have a positive impact on the economy this year.

The US GDP growth in Q4 fell short of expectations, with a 1.4% increase, missing the projected 2.5% growth rate.

Japan's fourth-quarter GDP saw a modest 0.1% growth, however, this was below expectations, indicating a lackluster rebound from a previous contraction.

India's finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has projected modest fiscal consolidation in the upcoming budget, with small improvements expected in the fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio.

China's trade surplus has reached a record trillion dollars, driven by the country's shift to other Asian manufacturing markets and the use of forced labor in response to Trump's tariffs, which has boosted its GDP.

A recent report suggests that AI spending may not be the primary driver of U.S.

A winter storm in the US is expected to negatively impact the country's economic growth in the first quarter, making it challenging to assess the overall state of the economy.

The Bank of Japan has raised its economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, indicating a potential improvement in the country's economic outlook, despite holding interest rates steady at 0.75%.

The US economy experienced a 4.4% growth in the third quarter, driven by consumer spending and business investment, indicating a robust growth with little sign of slowing.

Asia-Pacific markets are expected to open lower as investors assess the potential implications of Greenland developments and await key economic data from China, including fourth-quarter GDP numbers.

China's trade surplus has reached a record high, offsetting a decline in exports to the U.S.