Looking ahead to 2026
America’s economic outlook is turning more optimistic as 2026 approaches. According to The Economist, a rare alignment of fiscal and monetary forces could lift growth beyond recent expectations.
Tax refunds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, renewed government spending after last year’s shutdown, and looser financial conditions are all set to flow through the economy. Add potential tariff rollbacks and further rate cuts, and the result could be a meaningful acceleration in GDP after a softer 2025.
The key question is sustainability. Stronger growth may test inflation control and long term fiscal credibility. Still, with no immediate global shock on the horizon, the balance of risks is shifting from slowdown to upside surprise.
For leaders and institutions, 2026 may demand readiness not for restraint, but for momentum.
Source: https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/12/30/americas-economy-looks-set-to-accelerate
