Forbes has released the list of the most powerful countries in 2025. From the United States to China, here is a look at them ...

The United States upholds its status as the major global economy and richest country, with a GDP of over $28.78 trillion as of 2025, steadfastly preserving its pinnacle position from 1960 to 2024.

Luxembourg, with its high GDP per capita and strong financial sector, is the richest country in the world. The nation is known for using its wealth to ensure better living standards, healthcare ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover real estate, economics and cost of living. The stock market has been beating back worries about an imminent recession. The Fed ...

Saudi Arabia's economy returned to growth in 2024, with real gross domestic product increasing 1.3% compared to the previous ...

Gross domestic product, a measure of all the goods and services produced across the sprawling U.S. economy during the period, showed that the economy accelerated at a 2.3% annualized pace in the ...

But other economic factors like the unemployment rate observed alongside this critical GDP benchmark can provide a more complete picture of today's economy. "GDP is a backward-looking indicator of ...