What is ICIS's forecast for US GDP growth in 2026, 2027, and 2028, and how does it trend over those years?

ICIS forecasts US GDP growth of 2.1% in 2026, 2.3% in 2027, and 2.5% in 2028, indicating a gradual upward trend in annual growth rates over the three-year period.

According to the ICIS report, what are the key factors supporting US economic resilience despite recent soft employment and retail data?

Despite disappointing recent employment and retail reports, US economic resilience is being supported by continued AI and other high-tech related investment, strong manufacturing and services PMI readings (55.6 and 54.1 in July, respectively), and robust Q2 light vehicle sales aided by tax returns and EV demand.

ICIS Economic Summary: US Economy at the Center of Global Resilience

Aug 18, 2026

ICIS reports US economic resilience with positive manufacturing PMI and AI-driven investment, highlighting a $6.86 billion plastic resin market and chemistry-heavy infrastructure projects supporting material demand.

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ICIS Economic Summary: US Economy at the Center of Global Resilience

ICIS Economic Summary: US Economy at the Center of Global Resilience

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