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- On February 25, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected U.S. growth of 2.4% for 2026, after 2.2% in 2025.
- Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, noted tariffs and a government shutdown, praising private-sector resilience.
- Georgieva warned deficits will rise, projecting a $3.1 trillion shortfall by 2036.
- The Congressional Budget Office warned of an unsustainable fiscal trajectory with debt near 175% of GDP.
- Georgieva emphasized the need to address the current accounts deficit.
