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As corporate leaders navigate rising costs, AI-driven investment, and a cooling labor market, the latest CEO Economic Outlook reveals a U.S. economy that is growing — but with caution. Hiring plans remain weak, capital spending is increasingly AI-focused, and confidence hinges on market stability. Here’s what CEOs see next, and what could change the outlook.
As inflation cools from post-pandemic highs, CFOs’ pricing plans and cost pressures could keep costs elevated into 2026. While consumer expectations and policy guidance may temper spikes, the U.S. faces a new, expectation-driven inflation dynamic.
BRICS — representing nearly half the world’s population and over 40% of global GDP — is reshaping trade, finance, and global economic power. From local currency settlements to the New Development Bank and gold-backed financial initiatives, the bloc is forging a multipolar world and redefining the role of emerging economies in global commerce.
The U.S. Leading Economic Index shows yellow light for growth, not red. Behind a modest dip in the Leading Economic Index lies a more unsettling story of weakening confidence, concentrated investment, and rising vulnerability to shocks. What looks stable on the surface may be far more fragile underneath.
The scale and speed of accumulation of the U.S. government’s debt have crossed into territory many economists—and a growing number of investors—consider unsustainable. With borrowing increasing on multiple fronts, interest costs soaring, and signs that traditional buyers of U.S. debt may be pulling back, the fiscal foundations of the world’s largest economy look increasingly fragile. Below is a sober assessment of where things stand—and what the consequences could be if Washington does not act.
As corporate leaders navigate rising costs, AI-driven investment, and a cooling labor market, the latest CEO Economic Outlook reveals a U.S. economy that is growing — but with caution. Hiring plans remain weak, capital spending is increasingly AI-focused, and confidence hinges on market stability. Here’s what CEOs see next, and what could change the outlook.
At the end of December, the New York Fed lent banks $74.6 billion to keep short-term rates from spiking. This was the largest year-end injection ever, signaling tighter money in the system. Smaller banks and everyday loans could feel the effects if cash gets tighter.
The economy is puttering along steadily with strong holiday shopping and cautious optimism for 2025. Prices are rising more slowly, wages are growing moderately, and jobs remain stable. Here's what this means for your wallet, work, and big purchases in plain English.
The Federal Open Market Committee’s Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) offers a comprehensive view of the U.S. economic outlook, as seen by the central bank’s policymakers. It includes detailed forecasts for GDP growth, unemployment, inflation, and the path of the federal funds rate. This report dissects the latest projections, their methodology, risks, and implications for monetary policy and financial markets.
The Bank of England's July 2025 Financial Stability Report checks the health of the UK's financial system, confirming it's strong enough to support everyday people and businesses amid global uncertainties. While banks are well-capitalized and households and firms are managing debts, risks from non-banks, cyber threats, and geopolitics require ongoing vigilance. The report highlights low insolvency rates and orderly markets as key positives.