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Gary Cohn Warns of Economic Challenges Amid 5% Growth

2/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Gary Cohn said U.S. GDP growth is around 5% while affordability remains a challenge.
Cohn highlighted layoffs at major companies due to post-COVID workforce adjustments.
Cohn criticized White House measures, including caps on credit card rates, as potentially harming high-risk borrowers.
Congressman Michael McCaul called for targeted immigration enforcement against violent offenders and, with Gary Cohn, acknowledged challenges facing the administration.

History

Historical Context

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Barack Obama on February 17, aimed to combat the Great Recession by allocating $787 billion for job creation and economic stimulus. Unemployment peaked at 10% in October 2009, but the act is credited with saving or creating millions of jobs, influencing ongoing economic discussions and recovery efforts today.

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Story summary

Gary Cohn said U.S. GDP growth is around 5% while affordability remains a challenge.
Cohn highlighted layoffs at major companies due to post-COVID workforce adjustments.
Cohn criticized White House measures, including caps on credit card rates, as potentially harming high-risk borrowers.
Congressman Michael McCaul called for targeted immigration enforcement against violent offenders and, with Gary Cohn, acknowledged challenges facing the administration.

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