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Stay ahead of the curve with in-depth analysis of economic trends in the U.S. and around the globe.
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.
When it comes to economic growth, age is much more than a number
As the U.S. population ages, healthcare is becoming an increasingly vital and competitive source of regional economic growth.
Visa U.S. Economic Forecast
The latest updated monthly forecast from the Visa Business and Economic Insights team.
Visa U.S. Regional Forecast
The latest updated regional forecast data from the Visa Business and Economic Insights team.
It’s retirement time in America
While the baby boomer generation holds significant wealth, many will face spending limits in retirement.
It’s beginning to look a lot like…a normal holiday season
Holiday sales are likely to be above average again this year, with consumers expecting to spend nearly $640 on gifts this holiday season.
Travel Insights
Follow economic trends in travel and tourism.
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.
Singapore consumers keen to splurge on travel despite high costs
Consumers in Singapore are stretching their travel budgets by changing their spending habits at home and choosing wallet-friendly destinations abroad.
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.
Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024: And the first gold medal goes to…
Summer Olympics travel shapes Europe economic outlook.
Digital currencies unlock a new era for payments and global finance
Money and finance are changing fast, with new technologies, customer needs, and the digitization of commerce. Digital currencies are central to these changes.
The 2024 Europe outlook: Is a turnaround within reach?
An economic revival could be on the horizon for Europe.
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Our Philosophy
"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
Travel insights
