Chief Economists Briefing - What to Expect in 2026
Chief economists framed 2026 as a tense mix of resilient trade and growth, especially in Asia, against risks from AI bubbles, debt, and structurally higher interest rates. The panel highlighted cracks beneath US labor-market strength, China’s challenge of shifting from export-led growth to consumption, and rising capital demands from AI, energy, infrastructure, and defense.
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