What to expect in 2026? Major financial institutions are already weighing in on growth forecasts. Goldman's team is penciling in 2.8% expansion, which actually sits above where the broader market consensus lands—around 2.5%. Interestingly, their individual country-by-country calls are mostly running at or ahead of consensus estimates across most developed and emerging economies. This kind of optimism from the big players typically shapes how capital allocates through the year ahead.