(Reuters) - At the same time, economic growth is "uncomfortably close"
to the 2 percent stall speed associated with past recessions,
the IMF said. In addition, cost pressures from rising energy
and food prices could spur inflation, particularly if the
productivity of U.S. workers fails to pick up, the world
financial body said.
But IMF officials said resilient consumer spending, revived
business investment, and increased export opportunities
provided by strong global growth should support an acceleration
in U.S. output.
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to the 2 percent stall speed associated with past recessions,
the IMF said. In addition, cost pressures from rising energy
and food prices could spur inflation, particularly if the
productivity of U.S. workers fails to pick up, the world
financial body said.
But IMF officials said resilient consumer spending, revived
business investment, and increased export opportunities
provided by strong global growth should support an acceleration
in U.S. output.
Read more at Reuters.com Bonds News
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