Global growth is expected to remain stable, albeit lackluster in 2025, according to the January 2025 World Economic Outlook Update by the International Monetary Fund. At 3.3%in both 2025 and 2026, the forecasts for growth are below the historical (2000–19) average of 3.7% and broadly unchanged from October. It said the overall picture, however, hides divergent paths across economies and a precarious global growth profile. Among advanced economies, growth forecast revisions go in different directions. USA In the United States of America, the Fund said underlying demand remains robust, reflecting strong wealth effects, a less restrictive monetary policy stance, and supportive financial conditions. Again, growth is projected to be at 2.7% in 2025. This is 0.5 percentage point higher than the October forecast, in part reflecting carryover from 2024 as well as robust labor markets and accelerating investment, among other signs of strength. Growth is expected to taper to potential in 20...