TrendsTalk

This week on TrendsTalk, a slower industrial economy could make it harder for businesses to grow while rising costs put pressure on margins. Taylor St. Germain and ITR economist Daniel Doderer discuss the 2027 outlook, including which markets may outperform and where legacy manufacturing could face greater challenges. They also explain why top-line growth may not tell the full ...

This week on Fed Watch, ITR Economist and Speaker Lauren Saidel-Baker breaks down the Federal Reserve's latest decision to hold interest rates steady, even as persistent inflation raises the possibility of another rate hike in December. With September PCE inflation at 3.6% and two Fed officials voting to raise rates, what does the latest decision signal for borrowing costs and ...

This week on TrendsTalk, why could labor costs remain a challenge for businesses even as employment growth slows? With wage pressures continuing and skilled workers in short supply, understanding the 2027 labor market outlook is critical for protecting profitability and planning for growth. ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain is joined by Tara Bayke to examine the latest employmen...

This week on Fed Watch, ITR Economist and Speaker Lauren Saidel-Baker examines why the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its October meeting, even as markets anticipate another rate hike in December and further increases into 2027. What could continued rate hikes mean for borrowing costs, business investment, and economic planning? Lauren explores th...

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? ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain examines the latest supply chain data, including disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, risin...