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McKinsey: The growing US national debt threatens investor confidence
The federal debt today stands at $38 trillion, or 120 percent of GDP. This is higher than the 119 percent recorded in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II and barely less than the all-time high set in April 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States has one of the highest national debt levels relative to GDP of major…
- McKinsey: Reliable and affordable energy has been an enduring source of strategic advantage for the United States (Image). Access to plentiful energy has lowered input costs for businesses, improving productivity, enabling scale, and improving household well-being. - At independence, Americans consumed twice as much energy per person as Britons, given abundant firewood. As discussed, ready access to coal…
Top 10 largest publicly traded firms in the world by market capitalization - US firms have led global rankings for more than a century. #McKinsey #Report
Top 100 public companies in the world by market capitalization, Dec 31, 2025 - US rms make up the majority of the world’s largest companies. #McKinsey #Report
Competitiveness indicators for G7 economies and Mainland China. #McKinsey #Report
McKinsey: " The US is the most economically competitive country in the world today, but it has work to do. Despite accounting for just 4% of the world's population, the US produces 26% of GDP, 27% of research & development, and has 59 of the world's 100 most valuable firms. But the world is changing rapidly, and the next chapter holds immense challenges. How can the US best position itself to…
McKinsey: A playbook for India to capture value in the arenas India must build on its strong fundamentals, young population, and ongoing structural reforms to sustain GDP growth of 8.0 to 8.5 percent over the next two decades. Indian companies could shape a dynamic market and unlock the full potential of the 18 arenas through adopting a differentiated playbook for each archetype of opportunity.
Some potential…
India: From ambition to action (Jan 2026) | A curation of McKinsey insights about the world’s fastest-growing economy
Six business models piloted in Asia offer lessons for global leaders in any market—and just might be the key to the next wave of sustainable growth. | March 4, 2026 | Mckinsey & Co