A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

Fitch Ratings said its growth forecasts of 4.5% for 2026 and 4.0% for 2027-2028 face downside risks, flagging the potential for weaker-than-expected expansion over the medium term. The warning applies to the agency's baseline projections across those years, with the 2027-2028 figure covering a two-year horizon. The comment signals that Fitch sees its current outlook as tilted toward disappointment rather than upside. It matters because sovereign and corporate credit assessments feed directly off such medium-term growth assumptions. What to watch next is whether Fitch formally revises the forecasts or keeps the baseline intact while hardening its risk language.