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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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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PRESS RELEASE
LEI for Mexico Increased in March
April 17, 2026
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The LEI for France Ticked up in February
April 17, 2026
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LEI for the Euro Area Fell in March
April 16, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
LEI for Brazil Declined in March
April 15, 2026
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LEI for Australia Increased in February
April 15, 2026
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The LEI for the UK decreased in February
April 14, 2026
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Note: Due to the US federal government shutdown, all further releases for The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI), The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine® Index (HWOL Index), The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® of the US (US LEI) and The Conference Board Global Leading Economic Index® (Global LEI) data may be delayed.
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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