Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon: We're set up for a stronger growth trajectory in the coming years

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 22, 2026 at 12:33  |  6:06  |  CNBC
Speakers
David Solomon — Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs

Summary

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon joins Squawk Box to discuss the macroeconomic outlook, saying the U.S. is set up for stronger growth than consensus over the next few years. He cites fiscal stimulus, deregulation, AI infrastructure spending, AI-driven productivity, and potential corporate investment follow-through as tailwinds. He also flags geopolitical fragility, uncertainty around Arctic security, and possible positive oil developments in Venezuela as factors to watch.

  • David Solomon expects U.S. nominal growth above consensus and a stronger multiyear growth trajectory.
  • He sees fiscal stimulus, deregulation, and expensing/depreciation benefits as supportive of investment.
  • AI infrastructure spending and enterprise AI adoption are cited as significant growth tailwinds.
  • Business sentiment is described as strong globally, with CEOs focused on investment and technology.
  • Geopolitical risk and Arctic security are highlighted as areas of uncertainty.
  • Venezuela oil returning and Middle East developments are mentioned as potential positive geopolitical catalysts.
  • The interview touches on broader market implications but does not name specific investment recommendations.
Ideas
David Solomon Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs 0:27
US growth trajectory strengthens multiyear.
Solomon sees a confluence of stimulative forces—strong fiscal stimulus, deregulation, continued AI infrastructure spending, AI-driven productivity gains, and eventual corporate investment follow-through—that should keep U.S. nominal growth above consensus and set the U.S. up for a stronger multiyear growth trajectory than it has had in some time, barring exogenous shocks.
David Solomon Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs 0:57
AI infrastructure spend remains significant tailwind.
Solomon flags continued AI infrastructure spending as very significant and expects AI implementation into the enterprise to drive productivity gains, both of which are constructive tailwinds for growth.
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