IMF Credits Strong US Economy, But Cites Financial Risks of Rising Debt

The U.S. economy has led the world in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic—but that performance is largely due to heavy government spending that may be unsustainable in the face of mounting ... Read More

The riskiest corner of the bond market is pointing to continued strength of the US economy

High-yield bond spreads are tight, indicating investors don't see much reason to worry about what's ahead for companies. Read More

IMF sounds alarm on ballooning US national debt: 'Something will have ...

The International Monetary Fund sounded an alarm over huge levels of government spending in the U.S., which it said poses a "risk" to the global economy. Read More

IMF says US needs to tackle debt despite robust growth

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday called on the U.S. to raise taxes to curb rising debt levels while applauding "robust, dynamic" growth in the world's largest economy and progress ... Read More

IMF: Risk of hard landing for US economy persists - The Hill

A top official for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the risk of a “hard landing” for the U.S. economy remains despite data showing inflation gradually subsiding. Gita Gopinath ... Read More

Soaring U.S. debt poses risks to global economy, IMF warns

Soaring U.S. debt poses risks to the global economy, the IMF warns. Government red ink is the only blemish on a strong economic track record for the U.S. Read More

US economy: IMF raises growth forecast and urges caution on rate ... - CNN

The US economy’s standout performance will be a major driver of global growth this year but could make America’s inflation problem harder to solve, according to the International Monetary Fund. Read More

IMF Brightens US Economic Growth Projections, Warns National Debt 'Not ...

IMF raised U.S. growth forecast for 2024 due to strong consumer spending and business investment, but warned of rising debt and slower pace ahead. Read More

Global public debt set to reach 100% of GDP by 2030, IMF forecasts

Economic pressures from steep new U.S. tariffs will push global public debt above pandemic-era levels to nearly 100% of global GDP by the end of the decade as slower growth and trade strain ... Read More

IMF Says US Economy Slowing But Doesn’t Forecast Recession

The International Monetary Fund sees the US economy shifting into a lower gear this year as President Donald Trump pushes forward with aggressive tariffs but doesn’t see a recession on the horizon. Read More

IMF Says Financial Stability Risks Increased Significantly Amid Trade ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Global financial stability risks have increased significantly since the fall, driven largely by heightened economic uncertainty around trade policy and other geopolitical ... Read More