Goldman and Apollo Economists Warn AI Spending Outruns Payoff
Goldman's Hatzius sees the AI growth impulse peaking in late 2026 or early 2027; Apollo's Slok finds no payoff outside the Mag 7 as capex outruns returns.
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Economic Outlook
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Economic Outlook
IMF Warns Global Economy 'Could Soon Test the Limits of Resilience'
The IMF warns the global economy "could soon test the limits of resilience" as emergency oil stocks run low and budgets stretch —…
Confident yet cautious: Australian family businesses face the future
KPMG's report finds Australian family businesses feel confident about the future yet remain cautious amid economic uncertainty, s…
New SBE Council Check Up Survey: Main Street Powers Into 2026
The SBE Council's new Small Business Check Up Survey says Main Street businesses are "powering through 2026," framing resilience…
Wall Street's Checkup on the U.S. Economy Comes Back Clean
Wall Street just got a health check on the U.S. economy — and almost all the news was positive, with the latest readout showing t…
IFA Projects Franchise Sector Output to Pass $920 Billion in 2026
The International Franchise Association forecasts U.S. franchise output above $920 billion in 2026, putting the sector within rea…
Canada's Franchise Sector Hits $143 Billion in GDP, Outpacing Forecasts
Canada's franchise sector delivered over $143 billion in GDP in 2025, beating forecasts, with 1.83 million jobs projected by 2027…
IFA Forecasts Steady Franchise Sector Growth for 2026
The International Franchise Association expects the franchising sector to keep growing in 2026, calling for steady expansion rath…
US Chamber Index Shows Small Business Steady, Growth Outlook Up
The U.S. Chamber's latest small business index shows overall conditions steady while owners' growth expectations rebound, signali…