Articles
22 January 2021

Knightley: 5% growth in the States ‘easily achievable’

We're increasingly confident that growth in the US could top 5 percent this year which is some much needed good news for the rest of the world

5% growth in the States is ‘easily achievable’

A new year, a new president, 17 executive orders from Biden, but the big question is how to deliver jobs and growth to a country still in the midst of the Covid pandemic? ING's James Knightley in New York is looking for a consumer boom this year. And that's on top of the $3-trillion plus 'build back better' infrastructure programme Biden's trying to roll out. It's why we think a growth rate of 5%-plus is easily achievable this year in the States.

Content Disclaimer
This publication has been prepared by ING solely for information purposes irrespective of a particular user's means, financial situation or investment objectives. The information does not constitute investment recommendation, and nor is it investment, legal or tax advice or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any financial instrument. Read more