Goldman Sachs
May 24, 2026
Global Economics Wrap-Up
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A global economic review noting softening European PMIs, a hawkish lean from EM central banks, and potential productivity gains from accelerated AI adoption in emerging markets.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Emerging Market AI adoption lags are likely to be shorter than previous technology cycles due to low-cost and open-source models.
- 2.May flash PMIs indicate widespread economic softness across Europe, with France particularly weak.
- 3.US FOMC participants are debating removing easing bias as inflation remains persistently above 2%.
Table of Contents
- Global Economics
- US Economics
- Europe Economics
- Asia/EM Economics
- Disclosure Appendix
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Authors
Joseph BriggsAndrew TiltonKatya Vashkinskaya
Securities
Fed funds rateBank Rate
Themes
AI-Driven Productivity GrowthHawkish Shift in Emerging MarketsEuropean Economic Deceleration
Regions
GlobalEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaUnited Kingdom
