U.S. Economy Forecasts Continued Strong Growth Through 2026

ChainCatcher’s Nomura Securities Chief Economist for Asia, Robert Subbaraman, projects sustained economic strength in the U.S., anticipating a 2.5% growth rate in the first half of 2026. This outlook is driven by continued investment in artificial intelligence and government stimulus measures. Subbaraman anticipates that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady in December, with further cuts expected in March, June, and September of 2026. Consumer inflation, though projected to remain around 3%, could rise if financial conditions and liquidity improve.