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This week on TrendsTalk, host Taylor St. Germain takes a deep dive into the current state of residential and commercial construction. What is our outlook for the construction industry moving forward? Where are we expecting growth and where are we expecting weakness? Tune in to TrendsTalk to find out!

This week on TrendsTalk, host Taylor St. Germain provides an overview of the US manufacturing sector and highlights our outlook for the future. What are the latest manufacturing data trends, and how will you overcome the developing labor market challenges? Tune in to find out!

This week on TrendsTalk, host Taylor St. Germain is joined by The Great Game of Business Vice President Steve Baker to share key advice on how to chart a course through today’s economic headwinds with data and a vision for your business.

Catch a special bonus episode of TrendsTalk as Taylor St. Germain is joined by the hosts of the newest ITR Economics show – By the Numbers™️!

This week on TrendsTalk, host Taylor St. Germain revisits ITR Economics’ Retail Sales forecast and puts a spotlight on consumers. How will the positives and negatives consumers face impact Retail Sales this year and into 2025? Tune in to find out!

This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain takes a deep dive into the auto market and reviews production, sales, and inventory data. What is our outlook for the auto market over the next few years? Tune in to find out!

This week on TrendsTalk, we are joined by Master Electronics President Riad Nizam to discuss the challenges that COVID-19 presented, how ITR helped provide the business with confidence during that period, and his excitement about the coming years.

This week on TrendsTalk, host Taylor St. Germain discusses the current state of the metal industry. Tune in for insights on growth within the industry and discover how you can build your pricing strategy around steel and aluminum costs.

This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain discusses AI technology and explains why embracing and investing in AI now can help your business in the long run.

This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain provides an update on the housing market. While interest rates remain a challenge, there is good news for homebuilders and homebuyers moving forward. Tune in to learn more!

ITR Economics Director of Economics Grace Schatz joins host Taylor St. Germain on TrendsTalk this week to discuss the labor market, our US Industrial Production forecast, inflation trends, and more!

How has commercial construction been performing in 2024 so far? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk with host Taylor St. Germain as he provides an overview US Private Nonresidential Construction data and discusses what can be expected for different segments of commercial construction moving forward.

Join us for a new episode of TrendsTalk as host Taylor St. Germain provides an overview of consumer health in relation to our economic outlook for 2024.

Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk as host Taylor St. Germain recaps what has been going on in the news related to Boeing and provides insight into our forecast for the aircraft market.

Are global economies also seeing economic weakness similar to what we are seeing in the US? Join us for a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain looks at the performance of other economies around the world and discusses the effects of US onshoring initiatives.

Join us for TrendsTalk this week as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain highlights a few of our favorite Leading Indicators for the US economy in 2024!

ButcherJoseph & Co. Managing Director Alberto Toribio del Pilar joins us on TrendsTalk to discuss the current state of the M&A space. If you are among the many thinking of selling your business ahead of the 2030s depression, see how ITR Economics and our business partners can help you strategize.

ITR Economics has revised its GDP forecast. Tune in to TrendsTalk this week as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain breaks down the reasons for our revision, the risks to the forecast, and provides insight into the industrial economy.

Join us for this week’s episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain discusses our revised US Private Sector Employment forecast and what the labor market will look like moving forward.

Join us for TrendsTalk this week as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain highlights our 2024 outlook for oil prices as well as the factors that could sway the numbers moving forward.

Chief Outsiders Principal Pete Hayes joins us this week on TrendsTalk to discuss how accurate data can help your business overcome the economic challenges in 2024 and how implementing AI and automation can benefit your marketing strategy.

Join us for TrendsTalk this week as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain shines a spotlight on the Manufacturing sector and its relationship to our US Industrial Production forecast!

Recent trends in the housing market have raised financial concerns for consumers. Are these trends in housing prices representative of a new normal? Find out in the latest episode of TrendsTalk!

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!

Does ITR Economics have any concerns about the oil industry over the next four quarters? Find out in a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain highlights our forecast for oil prices and details what it means for the economy.

Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain highlights the current state of Canada’s economy, as well as the strength of Canadian consumers.