ITR Economics

In this week's episode, ITR Director of Speaking Services Alex Chausovsky discusses the proposed federal stimulus package, and the current state of US banks.

With the dramatic drop in oil prices, are we likely to see economic conditions similar to 2015–16? In this week's TrendsTalk, learn the steps you should take in the face of this black swan event.

Enacting a country-wide quarantine versus taking no action at all - what is the right step to take as COVID-19 continues to spread around the globe? And how will these actions (or inactions)impact the global economy?

Considering an acquisition in the coming months? Or perhaps you’re gearing up to sell? In this week's TrendsTalk, learn the steps you need to take before you execute these important decisions.

In this week's episode of TrendsTalk, CEO Brian Beaulieu discusses the "coronavirus", COVID-19, and it's growing effect on the economy.

Some economists support the idea of zero-growth GDP, but is it really a good idea? Learn why GDP growth is essential to the economy in this week's TrendsTalk with ITR President Alan Beaulieu.

At ITR Economics, we are often asked if we consider the state of climate change when we forecast. Discover our answer and our thinking behind it in this week's TrendsTalk with ITR Economist Connor Lokar.

After four years, the UK has officially departed the European Union. Learn the impact to the global economy on this week's TrendsTalk.

The coronavirus is a spreading health concern around the globe. But should businesses be concerned about its impact on the economy?

ITR President Alan Beaulieu discusses the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement and expected effects on the economy.

In this week's episode, we discuss Generation Z and their emerging role in the workforce and economy.

How is your business faring as we enter 2020 in an economic slowdown? Our proprietary leading indicators are urging you to prepare today for success in the second half of the year.

In their book Make Your Move, Brian and Alan Beaulieu outline 10 major business mistakes to avoid. In this week's Trendstalk, learn which of those will be tempting in 2020 and how to avoid them.

Hearing claims that the economy is robust, but experiencing the opposite? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how the current slowdown is impacting businesses.

At ITR Economics, we’re often asked, “how will the 2020 election impact the economy?” But what kind of answer do you get when you flip that question? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to discover some potential answers.

Media speculation regarding the 2020 economic landscape has been fraught with uncertainty -- how can your business rise above the noise? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn what reliable leading indicators can tell you about the economy.

Did you know your business has the means to see the future? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how reliable leading indicators can objectively show you what’s to come in the economy.

Thanksgiving is around the corner! Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk for insights on what we should be thankful for in the US economy.

Is your business feeling the pressure of slowing growth in the wholesale industry? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn where this industry is headed.

Director of Speaking Services Alex Chausovsky discusses trends in consumer spending.

At ITR Economics, we often get asked if we’re going to revise our 2021 forecast based on the 2020 election. The answer? No. Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn why.

ITR President and Speaker Alan Beaulieu discusses current and upcoming economic trends in the automotive sector.

Do presidential elections impact the economy? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how the US economy has performed during election years.

Tariffs and trade talks continue to dominate the news cycle – how will these developments affect the economy? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how businesses and consumers are impacted.

ITR CEO and Speaker Brian Beaulieu discusses the current economic landscape based on insights from leading indicators.

Does the typical news cycle leave you struggling to stay upbeat? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn about some positive trends in the economy.

Latest news reports causing concerns for your business? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how current events typically impact the economy.

How are machinery markets performing as we move through this economic slowdown? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how we expect these markets to progress over the next year.

Be aware, be ready, be opportunistic. Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how to thrive in any phase of the business cycle. Want to learn more about the ITR Equity Optimizer mentioned in this week's episode? Visit our website: https://www.itreconomics.com/optimizer

The media recently touted about the automotive industry’s performance – but how well did it really do? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how this sector fared in August, and how your business may be affected.

Consumers will have heightened price sensitivities over the next few quarters - how will that factor in to your price planning? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how to tackle this hurdle.

Are you taking pricing into account as you strategize for 2020? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how to better position your business for next year.

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates – what does this mean for businesses? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn how this will affect the economy and your business.

What does the GDP revision tell us about the US economy? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk for an important update. This special edition will feature both our CEO and our President, Brian and Alan Beaulieu!

How is your retail business faring as we move through the second half of 2019? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk for an overview of the slowing economy's impact on the retail sales industry.

Remember our popular post, "Five Ways Kids Can Prepare for the Great Depression of the 2030s"? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk for an update on preparing yourself and your family for the coming economic changes.

Depending on which side of China’s economy your business works with, you may be feeling positive or negative impacts. Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk to learn about the contrasting trends occurring in China.

Look at the data from a different angle to gain further insight. Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk with Alex Chausovsky to learn more about global economies and population growth. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/global-economies-different-viewpoint

Seven Big Trends in the Economy - Part 2 with Brian Beaulieu by ITR Economics

How can you keep your business as profitable as possible through 2019 and into 2020? Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk with Connor Lokar to learn about surviving and thriving in tougher economic conditions. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/costs-and-cash-maintain-profitability-2019

How should Canada’s #economic trends factor into your business decisions? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk with Alan Beaulieu to learn about the challenges ahead for our neighbor to the north.

What major trends are occurring in the economy? Hint: There are seven, and they will shape the way you do business over the next decade. Tune in to this week's TrendsTalk with Brian Beaulieu to learn about the first three. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/seven-big-trends-economy-part-1

Why do interest rates rise and decline over time? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk with ITR Economics Speaker Connor Lokar to learn what to expect based on the current interest rates. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/interest-rates-causes-rise-and-decline

How is the nonresidential construction industry currently performing? Tune into this week's TrendsTalk with Alex Chausovsky to learn how various markets in this industry are doing. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/economic-outlook-nonresidential-construction

What are the leading indicators telling us about Russia? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk with Alan Beaulieu to learn how this large country is performing in the global economy. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/russia-cooling-economy

Did you know the United States has the largest economy in the world? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk to learn more about how the US is performing in the global economy. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/global-economy-where-does-us-stand

Though changes to the tax laws were passed over a year ago, you should keep them in mind as you approach business decisions today. Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk to learn more. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/2018-tax-laws-what-businesses-should-know

What do rates-of-change and leading indicators mean for your business? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk with Alex Chausovsky to learn how analyzing data can help you make better decisions. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/analyzing-data-make-better-business-decisions

How high can the National Debt climb before it becomes problematic? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk with Alan Beaulieu to understand the issues our debt will bring in the future. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/future-us-national-debt

Looking at rates-of-change rather than data trends can provide different insights for an industry. Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk to learn what the rates-of-change are telling us about retail sales. https://www.itreconomics.com/content/trends-retail-sales-industry