United States: 2005 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

July 29, 2005

Preview Citation

Format: Chicago

United States: 2005 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2005) accessed December 27, 2024

Summary

The 2005 Article IV Consultation for the United States reports that robust productivity growth and high corporate profits have contributed to a strong rebound in business investment and some acceleration in employment. The financial sector appears well positioned to provide continued support to the recovery. Equity prices have risen, long-term interest rates remain low, banks are well capitalized and highly profitable, and indicators of credit quality remain strong. The robust housing market has caused financial regulators to tighten oversight of home equity and other residential loans.

Subject: Administration in revenue administration, Balance of payments, Budget planning and preparation, Current account deficits, Financial institutions, Health, Health care, Inflation, Prices, Revenue administration, Securities

Keywords: Administration in revenue administration, Central America, Core producer price inflation, CR, Current account deficits, Deficit, Financial market development, Global, Health care, Inflation, Inflation expectation, Inflation pressure, ISCR, Market, Market expectation, Price, Securities

Publication Details

Pages:

55
Volume:

---
DOI:

---
Issue:

---
Series:

Country Report No. 2005/257
Stock No:

1USAEA2005001
ISBN:

9781451839630
ISSN:

1934-7685

FACTSHEETS

RESOURCES

TOPICS

Flagship Publications

Other Publications

IMF reports and publications by country

Regional Offices

All News

See Also

For Journalists

Press Center

RESOURCES

FLAGSHIPS

KEY SERIES

IMF NOTES

IMF Staff Country Reports