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Going down south: The emergence of a regional powerhouse
Over 7 million people have moved to the South since 2020, leading it to become the fastest-growing regional economy in the U.S.
U.S. Perspectives
Explore trends in U.S. economic growth and consumer retail spending.
Visa U.S. Economic Forecast
The latest updated monthly forecast from the Visa Business and Economic Insights team.
China shock 2.0: Tariffs set to lower growth in all regions
Tariffs are expected to impact manufacturing growth this year, but the Northeast is emerging as a beacon of stability.
Going down south: The emergence of a regional powerhouse
Over 7 million people have moved to the South since 2020, leading it to become the fastest-growing regional economy in the U.S.
Visa U.S. Regional Forecast
The latest updated regional forecast data from the Visa Business and Economic Insights team.
Tariff troubles: Which regional economies could be affected?
Data indicates that all U.S. regions outperformed our economic growth expectations in Q4-2024, but tariffs and high financing costs are likely to limit growth this year.
A year of known unknowns: The shifting policy landscape will define growth in 2025
Visa’s economists reflect on highlights from 2024 and the five key factors they expect to shape the economy in our U.S. Annual Economic Outlook for 2025.
Travel Insights
Follow economic trends in travel and tourism.
All aboard! Luxury train travel gains traction with cross-border travelers
More than a relic of bygone days, train tours have recently surged in popularity, with cross-border spending on train travel outpacing total cross-border tourism spending.
Chocolate trails and beauty tales: ‘Goods getaways’ are on the rise
Hard-to-find products unique to specific locales are influencing travelers’ destination choices, fueling a trend that’s gaining traction around the world.
Global travel is slowing down... in a good way
Global travelers are enjoying a rise in ‘slow travel,’ taking longer holidays to unusual destinations, combining leisure with business travel, or working remotely in another country.
Billions of wallets: India and Mainland China transform regional travel spend
Mainland Chinese travelers have pulled back on outbound travel while Indian outbound travel and luxury goods spend is growing rapidly.
2023 was the year of beach and business destinations
In 2023, the world’s 1,000 most-visited cities welcomed 1.2 billion foreign visitors, marking a near-complete recovery in the volume of international arrivals.
Growth in single-person households is reshaping global travel
The rise of single-person households is shifting the global consumer landscape, presenting a growing challenge for the travel industry.
Global Perspectives
Actionable intelligence about the evolving global economy.
De minimis: Not a trifle anymore for global e-commerce
Rapid growth in low-value, online cross-border imports is driving changes in trade policies globally.
The bustling Ramadan night-time economy
Commerce and payments shift dramatically in Muslim-majority nations during Ramadan, a time when fasting alters daily routines as well as spending patterns.
Understanding Canada’s rapidly expanding gig workforce
Canada’s rising gig economy is reshaping consumer behavior and spending patterns.
Broad-based global economic growth expected in 2025
Visa economists discuss what’s next for the economy on a global and regional level in our 2025 global outlook video and regional reports.
Electric vehicles are transforming mobility, economies and payments
As electric vehicle (EV) charging networks continue to expand, consumer spending is shifting toward areas with chargers.
New corridors and hotspots take flight in AP’s evolving travel scene
AP travel patterns are changing, with key drivers including currency revaluations, emerging middle classes, and a changed economic outlook for Mainland China.
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Visa Business and Economic Insights, part of Visa Consulting and Analytics, offers actionable intelligence about the evolving global economy. Our timely insights in the following areas help you make decisions that will position your business for success.
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