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By 2026, the global economy suffers a major shake-up instead of just rebounding After years filled with all kinds of big shocks such as the pandemic, wars, energy shortages, and technological changes, markets have become accustomed to it.
It's normal for things to be unpredictable all the time From my perspective as an economist, current growth does not respond to traditional cycles but to processes of forced adaptation: regionalized supply chains, more cautious monetary policies, and states with a more active fiscal role, especially in strategic sectors such as energy technology and food security.
Inflation is not as crazy as it used to be, GDP is still a big problem and not just a passing phase in 2026, central banks had to walk a tightrope, trying to keep prices stable without killing the growth of the economy
Interest rates are still quite strict in many developed countries, the need for loans to become more difficult to get, to change the way people decide to invest; moving the markets away from the excessive speculation that characterized the previous stages.
In the labor market, the economy of 2026 reveals a profound transformation. Automation, hybrid work technology have totally changed how we do things and what it means to have a job.
It's a bit weird how we have both a lack of skilled workers and a lot of unstable jobs in the usual areas, states need to rethink their education and social safety nets, because a thriving economy in the future will depend more on people's skills and knowledge than on physical things.
The big economic hurdle we face in 2026 is not just growing, but also keeping it going and making sure it's fair and accepted by society. Tensions between economic efficiency and fairness have intensified, fueling debates about global redistribution, taxation, and regulation by large tech corporations.
As an economist, I argue that the success of this stage will depend on the ability of governments and markets to build trust, reduce inequalities, and align economic progress with social and environmental stability.
Today's economy not only rewards expansion but also resilience.

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