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The 5 U.S. states with the best economies in 2026 — and the 5 worst
A new ranking names the five U.S. states with the strongest economies in 2026, alongside the five lagging the most. The list is drawing attention from readers weighing where to live, work or invest as economic performance diverges sharply across the country. Details of which states top the list and which fall at the bottom are being widely shared and debated.
Why now: State-by-state economic rankings attract interest from people making relocation, career and investment decisions amid an uneven economy.
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