The U.S. remains tops by a wide margin in the wake of COVID-19, while other countries are grappling with recessions.

Pedestrians cross a busy intersection in New York City's Times Square, a symbol of economic activity in the world's largest economy. In 2026, the United States, China, Germany, Japan, and the United ...

Key Takeaways Global economic growth is projected at 3.1% in 2026. USA is the largest economy in the world with a nominal GDP ...

Economic rankings rarely stay still for long. A country can spend decades climbing steadily through manufacturing, technology and trade, only to slow once population growth weakens or industries begin ...

India has grown rapidly despite its slow industrialization, and its economy is now nearly as big as Japan’s. By Alex Travelli and Aaron Krolik Alex Travelli reported from New Delhi, and Aaron Krolik ...