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US Economic Growth Shines at Davos Amidst Global Concerns
Bloomberg
January 20, 2026•2 days ago
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US officials at Davos highlighted strong economic optimism and growth predictions for America, despite President Trump's assertive rhetoric. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed the International Monetary Fund's positive outlook for the US economy this year. Bankers also expressed cautious enthusiasm for the nation's expansion prospects, underscoring a generally positive view of American economic performance.
America’s biggest-ever official effort to impress the Davos crowd was matched with words of economic optimism from attendees, notwithstanding wider alarm at its president’s expansive ambitions.
The first full day of the World Economic Forum kicked off with bold predictions of improved prosperity in the US this year from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent , in the wake of the International Monetary Fund’s own higher growth outlook in the world’s largest economy. Bankers chimed in with their own cautious enthusiasm for expansion prospects there.
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