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IMF Projects Brazil Growth at 2.4% as Inflation Climbs to 5.6%
Higher oil prices help a net exporter but squeeze consumers; the IMF urges Brazil to save revenue windfalls and protect targeted social spending.
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GAO Projects Public Debt at 123% of GDP by 2036
Debt held by the public reached about $31.3 trillion in April, while net interest exceeded national-defense spending in fiscal 2025.
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IMF Cuts Austria's 2026 Growth Outlook to 0.6% as Energy Prices Rise
The fund projects 3.2% inflation this year and says additional fiscal measures may be needed to reach Austria's 3% deficit target in 2028.
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IMF Projects Bangladesh Growth at 3.5% in FY2027
After Dhaka requested a new Fund-supported program, staff warned that growth could slip below 3% in the medium term without fiscal and banking reforms.