U.S. Economy Forecasted to Grow in 2025 Amid Expanding Equipment and Software Investment
The U.S. economy is forecasted to grow by 2.7% in 2025, supported by a 4.7% surge in equipment and software investment, even amid trade and inflation challenges.
Published on April 8, 2025
Recent forecasts for 2025 reaffirm that the U.S. economy is poised for robust growth, with equipment and software investments expected to expand by 4.7% and GDP by 2.7%. The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation emphasizes strong activity in key sectors such as computers and communication equipment, even as trade tensions and inflation pose potential challenges.
Additional industry insights bolster this optimistic outlook. A Forrester report from March 15, 2025, noted that U.S. tech spending could hit $2.7 trillion, driven by rising investments in software, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure amid Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, Reuters highlighted concerns over tariffs that may impact specific tech projects; however, experts remain confident that overall economic growth will help the U.S. outperform its international peers.