ITR Economics

Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk as Jackie Greene, ITR Economics Vice President of Economics, joins us to discuss our economic outlook for 2024 and beyond, including actionable advice that will benefit your business over the next few years.

What is ITR Economics expecting for the US construction industry in 2024? Is your business prepared for the new year? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain discusses our 2024 outlook for commercial construction markets!

FocusCFO joins us this week to discuss how fractional CFOs can play a crucial role in helping smaller businesses grow! Listen to the full interview with ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain on this week’s episode of TrendsTalk.

Join us for the first episode of TrendsTalk in the new year! ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain reviews 2023 through the lens of three key economic datasets and discusses what is to come in 2024.

Our manufacturing expectations factor heavily into our US Industrial Production forecast. What is going on in manufacturing now, and how will it impact the overall US industrial sector? What should manufacturers be wary about going into 2024? Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk to learn more!

A tight labor market continues to plague businesses, but when can we expect things to change? Join us for a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain breaks down the key trends in the US Private Sector Employment data.

Join us for a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain provides a deep dive into current and expected trends in Consumer Price Index data and Producer Price Index data. Understanding the differences can help you prepare your organization for the challenges ahead in the 2024 recession!

In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain provides an update on retail sales and highlights key consumer trends in the latest episode of TrendsTalk!

US Nondefense Capital Goods New Orders is an economic indicator that correlates closely with many companies - including yours, potentially. How does this indicator factor into our 2024 outlook and our expectations for business-to-business spending? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk to find out!

Despite recent challenges, US Single-Unit Housing Starts are now in Phase A, Recovery. Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain provides an update on the residential housing market!

Join us for a very special edition of TrendsTalk, as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain highlights the current state of the macroeconomy based on the latest GDP data, as well as private investment in the US as it relates to GDP for our 250th episode!

Businesses are concerned about order cancellations, delayed projects, and more. Find out more about these factors and how they relate to squeezed margins in the latest episode of TrendsTalk!

Why is the US national debt a main factor in our 2030s Great Depression outlook? Discover four key metrics of US debt and how they relate to our expectations for the next decade in the latest episode of TrendsTalk!

While we saw a slight uptick in the number of unemployed people per job opening, the labor market is still tight. How will the upcoming recession impact the labor market? Will hiring and retention get easier for employers? Find out in a new episode of TrendsTalk!

The nonresidential construction sector has been a bright spot despite a recession looming for the overall economy. Will this growth trend continue for nonresidential construction in 2024? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk to find out!

We have the inverted Treasury yield curve and higher interest rates - what else is driving our 2024 recession forecast for the US? Learn about four other key factors that relate to the upcoming economic downturn in the latest episode of TrendsTalk!

Inflationary pressures have caused a big divergence in recent years between a company’s sales and their volume. How does an inflated series relate to a deflated series, and how important is that relationship given the current phase of the business cycle? Find out with a new episode of TrendsTalk!

Despite the economic downturn coming in 2024 with our forecast of a mild recession, there are still areas of opportunity for businesses next year. Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk to learn about some of the bright spots to consider for 2024!

How is the nonresidential construction market expected to perform over the next few years? Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain to find out!

Join ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain in the latest episode of TrendsTalk as he dives into ITR Economics’ US Industrial Production forecast and highlights what our leading indicators are telling us as we head into 2024.

Electric Vehicles have been growing over the past decade. Could there be interesting relationships found by taking a data-driven approach in terms of correlations with economic indicators? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain to find out!

The US has been experiencing a labor shortage which is expected to continue. How could robotics and automation help offset the labor issues companies are facing? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk to find out!

Contrary to years past, China has recently been experiencing significant slowdown in their pace of growth. What challenges does this bring and what does it mean for their future? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain to find out!

What are the latest trends showing in the stock market, and how might those trends impact the economy at large? Find out in our latest TrendsTalk episode with ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain!

Economic trends are pointing towards early signs of recovery for the residential housing market. What exactly are the leading indicators telling us, and what can businesses expect for timing? Find out in our latest TrendsTalk episode with ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain!