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Visa Business and Economic Insights
Visa economists provide up-to-date business and economic analysis on the latest trends in consumer spending and payments.
Featured economic insights
Stay ahead of the curve with in-depth analysis of economic trends around the globe.
Customer segmentation The great wealth transfer reality check
$36 trillion will transfer from baby boomers to Gen X and millennial households over the next 20 years, but only about $8 trillion is expected to be spent.
Economic outlook and forecasts 2026: Another precedent-shattering year
A surge in business investment and the spread of digital commerce are supporting global growth amid inflation shocks.
Economic outlook and forecasts Oil shock ripples through LAC economies and payments
Oil shocks are reshaping our LAC outlook, driving uneven inflation, growth, and payments activity as countries diverge in vulnerability, demand, and cross-border flows.
Economic outlook and forecasts Surging gas prices shift spending, slow regional growth
Higher prices at the pump are reshaping U.S. consumer spending and economic growth across regions.
Insights directory
Discover timely economic insights and clear analysis of the economic trends shaping businesses worldwide.
Visa U.S. Monthly Economic Outlook
See monthly U.S. economic forecast data covering GDP, inflation, and other key economic growth indicators.
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Visa U.S. Regional Economic Outlook
Explore region-by-region economic analysis for a clearer view of local growth drivers and consumer spending trends across the United States. Report released quarterly.
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SPENDING MOMENTUM INDEX (SMI) See how consumers are spending
Powered by depersonalized, aggregated transactions, the Visa SMI translates everyday purchases into a timely view of consumer spending momentum.
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
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.