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ECONOMIC INSIGHTS

Real-time Insights from the Mastercard Economics Institute

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2026 economic outlook

With 2025 driving big headlines around tariffs, inflation and AI, the 2026 outlook sheds light on how these headlines might play out, including for small businesses.

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How merchants weather the worst storms

Hurricanes significantly alter consumer spending — small businesses can use digital channels and continuity planning to recover faster after disasters.

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2025 Holiday Retail Spend Outlook webinar

Gain valuable insights on changing consumer sentiment and spend behavior this past holiday season and how this impacts business planning and marketing strategy.

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Holiday 2025: Value and vibes

Explore how value and convenience shaped holiday shopping for consumers this season.

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