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Economic Outlook 2026: The good, the bad and the downright scary

From trade and markets to defence and manufacturing, our economics team looks at what’s in store for the coming year Matt Lundy Economics Editor Jason Kirby Illustrations by Esteban Plazibat The Globe and Mail Published 29 seconds ago

As we limp through the remaining days of 2025—one of the most economically hair-raising years in recent history—our economics team already has their eyes firmly on what’s coming in 2026, from trade and markets to defence and manufacturing.

Plus, we talked to five CEOs and economists about what’s ahead. And in case you’re curious what AI sees on the economic horizon, we asked. The answers might surprise (or terrify) you.

Trade

(with the U.S.)

Upside

In the face o

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