IMF Warns of US Recession Risk as Growth Forecast Downgraded

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning about the United States’ economic prospects, downgrading its growth forecast for 2025 to just 1.8%, down significantly from the initial projection of 2.7%. This dramatic downward revision is attributed to a confluence of risks – trade tensions, persistent inflation, and waning consumer demand – that could potentially derail global economic stability.