ITR Economics

10/20/2026

What trends are contributing to our 2030s depression forecast? How should businesses prepare in these few remaining years? Are there any factors that could change this forecast? Download our free eBook to start preparing today. https://hubs.la/Q04Bpj-00

10/19/2026

This week on TrendsTalk, rising supply chain pressures, higher energy prices, and increasing shipping costs are creating new challenges for businesses heading into 2027. Could these disruptions threaten your company’s growth and profitability? https://hubs.la/Q04Bl88t0

10/16/2026

This week on Fed Watch, ITR Economist and Speaker Lauren Saidel-Baker breaks down the latest inflation data and what persistent price pressures could mean for future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. From rising energy costs and tariffs to AI-driven demand for labor and materials, businesses and consumers are facing inflation from multiple directions. Could the latest CPI report signal higher interest rates heading into 2027? https://hubs.la/Q04BpCTz0

10/15/2026

Commercial real estate is showing signs of recovery, but improving conditions do not eliminate risk. Uneven performance across property types and continued financing pressures can still complicate investment, expansion, and development decisions. Which indicators should leaders trust before committing capital? https://hubs.la/Q04Bj___0

10/14/2026

The decisions you make over the next few years could determine how well your business withstands the 2030s. ⏳ Waiting too long to address investment timing, profitability, and long-term resilience could leave your organization with fewer options when conditions change. Are you confident you're making the right moves at the right time? https://hubs.la/Q04B9tNG0

10/14/2026

Preparing for the 2030s requires an understanding of the forces that will shape it. 📊

For years our economists have explored the major questions business leaders should be asking now, from geographic strategy and financial resilience to global markets and long-term planning.

Think of these webinars as a planning toolkit for the decade ahead.

Swipe through to see what's included and browse the full collection in the ITR Economics onDemand store.

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10/13/2026

Where your business operates can shape everything from workforce availability and customer demand to capital efficiency and long-term resilience. 📍

As the 2030s approach, your geographic strategy deserves a closer look. Whether you are evaluating a facility, acquisition, expansion, or regional investment, the right questions today can help strengthen the decisions you make tomorrow.

Explore our 2030s Geographic Strategy resources for insights, tools, and guidance designed to help you pressure-test your plans and build a stronger long-term strategy:

your 2030s geographic strategy Make Better Geographic Decisions Before You Commit Capital Where should your company build, expand, modernize, consolidate, hire, or allocate capital? ITR Economics’ Geographic Strategy resources help leadership teams clarify high-stakes business decisions, compare t...

10/13/2026

Economic conditions change. Are you adapting your strategy to those changes? 📊

The ITR Trends 10™ provides a snapshot of where key industries are in the business cycle, paired with actionable management objectives to help leaders prepare for what comes next.

Whether you are making decisions around pricing, hiring, investment, or capacity, knowing where you are in the cycle is only the first step.

The Trends 10 summary provides a dynamic look at the economy. Each major segment of the economy is shown in terms of where it is in the business cycle. Each phase of the business cycle (A, B, C, D) carries its own Management Objectives™ which enable firms to enhance profitability while preparing f...

10/12/2026

This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain welcomes back Derek Stanley to examine the outlook for US defense spending, including ITR Economics’ forecast for growth in Defense Capital Goods New Orders through 2027. With defense legislation still pending, what could the timing and size of future spending mean for manufacturers, suppliers, and businesses connected to the industry? https://hubs.la/Q04zQRpH0

10/09/2026

This week on Fed Watch, ITR Economist and Speaker Lauren Saidel-Baker breaks down why another Fed rate hike may be coming and what the latest Fed minutes signal about the path ahead. But for businesses and consumers facing higher borrowing costs, the federal funds rate is only part of the story. https://hubs.la/Q04zPzvK0