Ahead of the Curve - 10/8/2024
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Want to catch up on the latest from ITR Economics? Here is a recap of what you might have missed last week!
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Solutions
What impact could the recent surge in AI technology have on the economy? Discover more with insights from ITR Economics Senior Forecaster Connor Lokar!
“The hope is that AI will be positive from a productivity standpoint at the macroeconomic level by offsetting some of the population- and demographic-based challenges that many economies, including our own, will be facing.”
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Solutions
Labor trends went through some turbulence in the COVID era, but there were also some longer-term shifts that were well underway. What are these changes and what do they mean for your business?
“The US Civilian Labor Force Over-16 Participation Rate, a measure of the percentage of the population over age 16 that is either working or looking for work, is nearing pre-pandemic levels.”
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TrendsTalk – New Episode Every Monday
This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Michael Feuz analyzes the latest US Domestic Corporate Cash Holdings data, as it is a leading indicator for B2B activity and new orders in numerous industries. With both positive and negative signs, what sort of impact will the data have on your business moving forward? Tune in to find out!
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Fed Watch – New Episode Every Friday
This week on Fed Watch, ITR Economics Consulting Principal and Chief Economist Brian Beaulieu discusses the latest trends in important economic indicators and the potential for additional interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. With inflation expected to reaccelerate in 2026, what advice can we provide for borrowers? Tune in to find out!
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By the Numbers?? – New Episode Every Tuesday
In this free preview of By the Numbers??, host Lyndsay Wornham and ITR Economist Lauren Saidel-Baker look into auto loan delinquencies and discuss whether they are a reason to cause panic about the state of the economy. Subscribe to By the Numbers to watch the full episode, featuring a discussion on the recent drop in luxury stock prices and an?analysis of US home prices in climate-risky areas such as Arizona and Florida.