Experts of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) think that
there are significant downside risks for the US economy this year
and especially next year, IMF Managing Director Kristalina
Georgieva said presenting the annual report on the state of the
American economy in Washington, Trend reports citing TASS.
“We see very significant downside risks [in the US economy] this
year and especially next year,” she said. Georgieva noted that,
according to the baseline scenario, which is being considered by
the IMF, the US economy is unlikely to avoid a recession.
High energy prices pose risks to the global economy and also
affect the pace of its development, Georgieva told.
“Where we see the snaring path ahead it and what are the biggest
risks any of course, high energy prices. This is a risk for US
economy and for the world economy as a whole. Not only because it
affects inflation, but because it has a broader consequences…
