Global Economic Outlook - AI-Related Capital Spending Cushions Slowdown

About this episode

Brian Coulton and Ed Parker discuss Fitch’s Global Economic Outlook, focusing on the state of the world economy and key trends influenced by AI and investment patterns.

Brian Coulton and Ed Parker discuss Fitch’s Global Economic Outlook, reviewing where the world economy stands at the close of 2025 and key trends for 2026, from AI-driven investment and resilient U.S. equities to China’s sharp investment slowdown.

People in this episode

Host: Brian Coulton

Guest: Ed Parker

Topics covered

• Global Economic Outlook
• AI-driven investment
• U.S. equities
• China investment slowdown
• economic trends

Keywords

• Global Economic Outlook
• AI investment
• U.S. equities
• China slowdown
• economic trends
• 2025
• 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fitch Ratings

Places: U.S., China

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