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Global Economy in 2026: AI-driven Structural Reshaping and a New Geoeconomic Balance

Based on Deutsche Bank's "World Outlook 2026" report, this article analyzes the structural shift in global economic growth drivers. The United States is back on an accelerated track thanks to tax reform and AI investment, Germany is expected to rebound with fiscal stimulus, China's growth is slowing but its technological confidence is rising, and India continues to rise. The normalization of inflation remains incomplete, and central banks maintain a cautious stance. The article emphasizes that AI is not a short-term cyclical variable; it is reshaping the competitive landscape of nations and long-term productivity prospects.

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Is AI Overview stealing clicks? The structural reshaping of the attention economy

Generative AI overviews are profoundly reshaping search behavior, with click-through rates plummeting. However, this is a redistribution of attention rather than the end of traffic. Enterprises need to shift from pursuing exposure to becoming trusted citation sources for AI.

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