Visa Forecasts AI Adoption and Shifting Trade Patterns Driving Economic Transformation in 2026

Visa (NYSE: V) has projected a steady yet transformative year ahead for the world economy. According to the company’s 2026 Global Economic Outlook, worldwide GDP is expected to expand by 2.7% this year, a slight dip from the 2.9% growth recorded in 2025. While this figure suggests continuity, Visa’s economists highlight underlying forces reshaping the economic landscape, including artificial intelligence integration, evolving supply chains, and a surge in corporate investments that counterbalance moderating ...