IMF may revise its economic growth forecasts for the U.S.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified alarming signs regarding the future of the U.S. economy. At a press conference attended by Gita Gopinath, Director of the IMF Economic Research Department, Gina Kozack made significant statements on behalf of the organization.

Kozack pointed to the resilience demonstrated by the U.S. economy over the past few years, warning that this process may be coming to an end. The economist stated, "We are currently seeing an increase in tensions." Several main reasons are behind this tension.

One of these is the slowdown in domestic demand. The decline in the American consumer's shopping tendency indicates a pause following years of rapid growth. Additionally, the deceleration of employment growth emerges as another factor negatively affecting economic growth.

Kozack noted that other factors influencing this situation include a decrease in immigrant inflows and tariffs on trade, stating that these situations have put pressure on overall economic activity. General policy uncertainties within the country also affect the decisions of employers and consumers, slowing down the economy's growth momentum.

In light of these developments, IMF officials highlighted that the likelihood of downward revisions to growth forecasts for the U.S. economy has increased. It was emphasized that the impact of economic uncertainties and external factors on U.S. economic recovery should be closely monitored. The strong statistics achieved in recent years are giving way to a more cautious perspective.

Particularly in this process, where global economic conditions are also influential, it is stated that America's leading economic indicators need to be closely watched. Experts suggest that the IMF may update its growth forecasts for the U.S. economy in the upcoming period.

In this context, it is stressed that investors and economists need to follow developments closely and be prepared for possible changes. This is because the economic situation in the U.S. has a structure that deeply affects not only domestic markets but also the global economy.