United States: 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
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Summary:
The U.S. economy continued to grow strongly over the year even in the face of a withdrawal of monetary stimulus and high oil prices. Executive Directors commended the Federal Reserve for its monetary tightening. They recognized that the financial sector has proven innovative and resilient. They cautioned that demographic and other pressures will continue to threaten long-term fiscal sustainability and economic prospects. They agreed that the country has a key role in catalyzing vigorous implementation of the cooperative strategy laid out by the International Monetary and Financial Committee.
Series:
Country Report No. 2006/279
Subject:
Budget planning and preparation Financial institutions Housing prices Inflation Prices Public debt Public financial management (PFM) Securities
English
Publication Date:
July 28, 2006
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451839661/1934-7685
Stock No:
1USAEA2006002
Pages:
69
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