Bank of America Revises Economic Forecasts Amid Global Tensions

Bank of America has adjusted its economic forecasts for the United States and the Eurozone, citing the impact of ongoing global conflicts. According to Jin10, the bank's report on Friday indicated a downward revision of the U.S. growth forecast for this year by 50 basis points to 2.3%. The direct impact of the conflict accounts for approximately three-quarters of this adjustment. Additionally, the overall inflation forecast has been revised upward by 70 basis points, with core PCE expected to be 30 basis points higher than previously predicted, reaching 3.1% by the end of 2026. In the Eurozone, Bank of America has lowered its growth forecast by 60 basis points and increased its inflation forecast by 160 basis points to 3.3%, with core inflation projected at 2.3%. These adjustments reflect the bank's response to the evolving economic landscape influenced by geopolitical tensions.