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Stay ahead of the curve with in-depth analysis of economic trends in the U.S. and around the globe.

U.S. Perspectives

It’s retirement time in America

While the baby boomer generation holds significant wealth, many will face spending limits in retirement.

U.S. Perspectives

Explore trends in U.S. economic growth and consumer retail spending.

Visa U.S. Economic Forecast

November 2024

The latest updated monthly forecast from the Visa Business and Economic Insights team.

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It’s retirement time in America

November 2024

While the baby boomer generation holds significant wealth, many will face spending limits in retirement.

Catch the retirement wave

It’s beginning to look a lot like…a normal holiday season

October 2024

Holiday sales are likely to be above average again this year, with consumers expecting to spend nearly $640 on gifts this holiday season.

Holiday Spending Outlook

Visa U.S. Regional Forecast

August 2024

The latest updated regional forecast data from the Visa Business and Economic Insights team.

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Travel Insights

Follow economic trends in travel and tourism.

Global travel is slowing down... in a good way

October 2024

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.

How travel is slowing down

Billions of wallets: India and Mainland China transform regional travel spend

September 2024

Mainland Chinese travelers have pulled back on outbound travel while Indian outbound travel and luxury goods spend is growing rapidly.

How AP tourists are spending

2023 was the year of beach and business destinations

March 2024

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.

See the destination rankings

Growth in single-person households is reshaping global travel

November 2023

The rise of single-person households is shifting the global consumer landscape, presenting a growing challenge for the travel industry.

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Global Perspectives

Actionable intelligence about the evolving global economy.

Singapore consumers keen to splurge on travel despite high costs

October 2024

Consumers in Singapore are stretching their travel budgets by changing their spending habits at home and choosing wallet-friendly destinations abroad.

Read the Singapore insight

New corridors and hotspots take flight in AP’s evolving travel scene

October 2024

AP travel patterns are changing, with key drivers including currency revaluations, emerging middle classes, and a changed economic outlook for Mainland China.

Read the AP Economic Insight

Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024: And the first gold medal goes to…

August 2024

Summer Olympics travel shapes Europe economic outlook.

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Digital currencies unlock a new era for payments and global finance

August 2024

Money and finance are changing fast, with new technologies, customer needs, and the digitization of commerce. Digital currencies are central to these changes.

Get ready to go digital

The 2024 Europe outlook: Is a turnaround within reach?

May 2024

An economic revival could be on the horizon for Europe.

Read the Europe outlook

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    "Everything we do is with the goal of helping U.S. and global executives make sense of the economic trends that are most critical to their businesses and business decisions."

    Wayne Best, Chief Economist

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About Visa Business and Economic Insights

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.

Spending trends

Track and understand economic conditions impacting consumer spending.

Travel insights

Take advantage of global tourism and travel trends.

Global perspectives

Identify global markets with growth potential.

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