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 ...

U.S. gross domestic product grew by 2,3% in Q4 2024 after expanding by 3.1% in Q3. Consumption was the lion's share of growth ...

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 ...

Goldman Sachs is among those bullish on AI's economic prospects, previously forecasting that annual global GDP will eventually see a 7% boost from AI's labor impact. Vanguard also recently ...