Goldman Sachs’ "Global Economics Analyst Report: Macro Outlook 2026"

Current Context: Goldman Sachs released its Global Economics Analyst Report: Macro Outlook 2026 on 18 December 2025, prepared by its Global Research team.

• The report is themed Sturdy Growth, Stagnant Jobs, Stable Prices and projects global GDP growth at 2.8% in 2026, higher than the consensus forecast of 2.5%.
• It highlights easing inflation, lower interest rates, and improved financial stability as key drivers of growth.
• The United States is expected to grow at 2.6%, China at 4.8%, and the Euro Area at 1.3%, each supported by specific fiscal or trade factors.
• India stands out with a forecast of 6.7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027, making it the fastest‑growing major economy, driven by strong domestic demand and structural trends.
• The report also cautions about risks such as weak job creation in the US and sluggish domestic demand in China, while emphasizing India’s leading role in global growth.

Question:

Q.1 According to the Goldman Sachs Global Economics Analyst Report: Macro Outlook 2026, what is the projected global GDP growth rate for 2026?
a) 2.5%
b) 2.6%
c) 2.8%
d) 3.0%

Answer: c) The report projects 2.8%, higher than the 2.5% consensus.