Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA)

In 2024, rapidly developing technology and evolving consumer behaviors and expectations are changing the #payments landscape. Get this year’s top ten priorities for financial institutions from Visa’s advisory group: https://lnkd.in/g6nt_zXm. 💡: Ryan de Bruyn, Noel Manoj, Vishal Patwari, Ilya Privin, Wassim Skaff, Daniel Kvedaras, Mohamed Mapara, Alvaro Castro, Andres Perez, Rodrigo Santoro, Ravinder Singh, Noah Stayton, Andrew Truong, Elisabeth Napolano, Kelsy DeSchryver, Angee Stonehouse   #VisaConsultingAnalytics

Visa’s Spending Momentum Index is a tool used to gauge the health of consumer spending & participation in driving economic trends. 🌡 Read the latest U.S. analysis: “December SMI mostly flat as lower consumer confidence overshadows holiday spending." And get the report for Canada: "Canadian consumer spending ends the year on a high note in December" (https://lnkd.in/gfFmNWbq). Subscribe to get these insights directly: https://lnkd.in/ezDdrwRH. 💡: Michael A. Brown, Principal U.S. economist | W. Travis Clark, U.S. economist | Richard Lung, Principal global economist | Dulguun Batbold, Senior global economist #VisaEconomicInsights #VisaConsultingAnalytics #SpendingMomentumIndex

Visa economists released their global outlook for 2025, covering how consumer-spending is trending and how policy changes in the U.S. could affect economic growth globally: https://lnkd.in/gyn6Vd5n. 🌎 💡: Wayne Best, Chief Economist, Simon Baptist, Principal AP Economist, Mohamed Bardastani, Principal CEMEA Economist, Michael A. Brown, Principal U.S. Economist, Hannah Heeran, Europe Economist Adolfo L. Laurenti, Principal Europe Economist, Richard Lung, Principal Global Economist, Joel Virgen, PhD, Sr. LAC Economist #VisaEconomicInsights #VisaConsultingAnalytics #EconomicOutlook #GlobalEconomics

After two months of solid gains in the U.S. Consumer Confidence Index, not even Santa could deliver a third: The index tumbled 8.1 points in December. Consumers expressed uneasiness about inflation and job prospects in 2025, while retailers indicated they’re bullish on #AI solutions. Subscribe to receive the monthly American Mood Trend report and other insights directly: https://lnkd.in/g6m5zw7E. 💡: Bruce Cundiff, Vice President, Consumer Insights   #VisaEconomicInsights #VisaConsultingAnalytics #EconomicUpdate

How do #ElectricVehicle charging stations affect sales volumes at nearby merchants? Visa economists and data scientists explore this electrifying question and reveal global #EV adoption trends in the latest global economic insight: "Electric vehicles are transforming mobility, economies and payments" https://lnkd.in/g_QSJU7h. 💡: Richard Lung, Principal Global Economist | Weiwen Ng, Sr. Global Economist #VisaEconomicInsights #VisaConsultingAnalytics #EVcharging

In their new U.S. Annual Economic Outlook, Visa economists reflect on the notable economic highlights of 2024 and outline the five factors expected to shape the U.S. economy in 2025. Plus, learn how some of the incoming administration's key policy proposals could affect the economy for years to come: https://lnkd.in/ePdTj5HD. 💡: Wayne Best, Chief Economist | Michael A. Brown, Principal U.S. Economist | W. Travis Clark, U.S. Economist | Sean Windle, U.S. Economist | Michelle Yi, U.S. Economic Analyst #VisaEconomicInsights #VisaConsultingAnalytics #EconomicOutlook #USEconomy

Watch highlights from our Data and AI Summit in Riyadh. Over 100 experts joined us to discuss and provide insights on Machine Learning, Generative AI, fraud management, and modern data platforms. Thanks to everyone who made it a success! Ghanashyama Mahanty Nicolas Khoury Anubhav Narang Ali B.

We're proud to launch Visa's first Retail Spend Monitor, which reveals a 4.8% increase in overall holiday spending in the U.S. this year. See how consumers around the world are embracing a festive holiday-shopping spirit 📈 #VisaConsultingAnalytics #VisaEconomicInsights #HolidaySpending #ConsumerInsights

Visa’s Spending Momentum Index is a tool used to gauge the health of consumer spending & participation in driving economic trends. 🌡 Read the latest analysis for Europe: “Black Friday sales fail to boost spending momentum in November” (https://lnkd.in/gxMG4e_K). And get the report for Australia: "Solid start to end-of-year holiday spending in November" (https://lnkd.in/gfYrPNNy). 💡: Simon Baptist, Principal Asia Pacific economist | Woon Chian Ng, Asia Pacific economist | Adolfo L. Laurenti, Principal European economist | Hannah Heeran, European economist | Wayne Best, Chief economist #VisaEconomicInsights #VisaConsultingAnalytics #SpendingMomentumIndex

Visa’s Spending Momentum Index is a tool used to gauge the health of consumer spending & participation in driving economic trends. 🌡 Read the latest U.S. analysis: “Spending momentum stays flat overall in November despite strong holiday spend." And check out the report for Canada: "Spending data reflects delayed start to Canada’s gift shopping season in November" (https://lnkd.in/gqftyfRh). Subscribe to get these insights directly: https://lnkd.in/ezDdrwRH. 💡: Michael A. Brown, Principal U.S. economist | W. Travis Clark, U.S. economist | Richard Lung, Principal global economist | Dulguun Batbold, Senior global economist #VisaEconomicInsights #VisaConsultingAnalytics #SpendingMomentumIndex