The US economy is projected to expand at a pace of 1.6% year-over-year in 2026 (1.2% Q4/Q4), and by 1.7% (2.1% Q4/Q4) in 2027.
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Economy Watch: US View (March 2026)
March 13, 2026
Economy Watch: US View (February 2026)
February 13, 2026
Economy Watch: US View (January 2026)
January 23, 2026
Economy Watch: US View (December 2025)
December 12, 2025
Economy Watch: US View (November 2025)
November 14, 2025
Economy Watch: US View (October 2025)
October 17, 2025
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The Gray Swans Tool helps C-suite executives better navigate today’s quickly developing economic, political, and technological environments.
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Preliminary PMI indices show no change in weak DM growth momentum in November
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How Might the World Fall Back into Recession?
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Passing increases downstream, cutting costs, and absorbing price increases into profit margins are the chief ways to manage rising input costs. Few see changing
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US continues to lead global productivity race
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The Global Economic Fallout of the Ukraine Invasion
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The global supply chain disruption associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in production delays, shortages, and a spike in inflation in world.
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The Conference Board recently released its updated 2022 Global Economic Outlook.
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May 13, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
CEO Confidence Tumbled in Q2 2026
May 28, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
The Global LEI Decreased in March and April (Advance Estimate)
May 28, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
LEI for China Fell in April
May 27, 2026
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LEI for India Increased in April
May 26, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
US Consumer Confidence Edged Downward in May
May 26, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US Inched Up in April
May 22, 2026
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This report identifies trends to help businesses prepare for an environment with more challenges for labor and capital but improvements in productivity growth.
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