The global economy is forecast to generate “sturdy” growth in 2026, according to Goldman Sachs Research. In fact, our economists’ projections for most major countries are at or above consensus estimates. What is the global economic outlook for 2026? Global GDP is projected by Goldman Sachs Research to increase 2.8% in 2026 (versus the consensus forecast of 2.5%). US economic growth is expected to accelerate to 2.6%, while China’s GDP expands 4.8% as strong exports outweigh sluggish domestic demand. Despite longer-term challenges, our economists predict the euro area economy will increase 1.3%, owing to fiscal ... (full story)