ITR Economics

06/19/2026

This week on Fed Watch, ITR Economist and Speaker Lauren Saidel-Baker breaks down the first Federal Reserve meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh and why the market may need to rethink expectations for interest rates. For business leaders, investors, and decision-makers trying to navigate persistent inflation and uncertain rate expectations, this meeting may offer important clues about what comes next. https://hubs.la/Q04lSh0L0

06/19/2026

AI and digital demand are fueling a massive expansion in data centers, creating new opportunities across construction, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure. The businesses that spot these trends early may be best positioned for growth. What could the next wave of data center investment mean for your industry? ttps://https://hubs.la/Q04lKwH90

06/18/2026

Demographic trends are reshaping the economic outlook for states across the country.

Some states are attracting workers, consumers, and investment. Others are facing population challenges that could create new risks for businesses in the decade ahead.

In this Executive Series Webinar, ITR Economic Consulting Managing Director Grace Schatz and Senior Forecaster Connor Lokar explain how demographic change influences state opportunity and what business leaders can do to prepare, even if they operate in a state facing long-term headwinds.

Learn practical strategies to strengthen your workforce, manage costs, and position your business for success heading into the 2030s. Join us for the June 25 rebroadcast and live Q&A → https://hubs.la/Q04l-jv-0

06/18/2026

Growth does not always translate into stronger profits. As costs rise and customers become more price sensitive, many organizations are finding it harder to protect margins despite steady demand. 📥How should leaders respond when profitability lags behind growth? https://hubs.la/Q04lRVpw0

06/17/2026

🚨 Don't miss out! Our webinar is happening today.

As businesses prepare for the economic challenges of the 2030s, location strategy may become one of the most important decisions leaders make.

Join ITR Economics to learn:

📍 Which states are best positioned for opportunity
📍 Where businesses may face increasing economic headwinds
📍 How to use our State Opportunity Index to inform long-term planning

Can't attend live? No problem. We have a rebroadcast scheduled for June 25, and all registrants will receive the recording and slide deck.

Reserve your spot: https://hubs.la/Q04lGTRy0

06/16/2026

Not all states are equally prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 2030s.

In our upcoming Executive Series Webinar, ITR Economic Consulting Managing Director Grace Schatz and Senior Forecaster Connor Lokar explain the research behind the ITR State Opportunity Index and the five key factors we believe will drive state-level resiliency in the decade ahead.

Learn how population trends, consumer health, economic performance, industry exposure, and fiscal resiliency could impact the states where you live, invest, and do business.

https://hubs.la/Q04lCHrC0

06/16/2026

ITR Economist and Speaker Lauren Saidel-Baker was recently featured on unPACKed with PMMI. She joined them to break down the economic trends shaping businesses. From inflation and labor shortages to AI and productivity, learn what companies should really be watching over the next few years and why growth alone doesn’t guarantee success.

Explore the economic trends shaping business today, from inflation and labor shortages to AI, productivity, and long-term growth strategies. Learn what companies should be watching in the years ahead and why sustainable success takes more than growth alone.

06/16/2026

ITR Economics delivered a keynote at the Club Solutions Leadership Summit on the economic trends reshaping the fitness industry and pickleball club operators should be paying attention too.

Inflation is accelerating, the labor market is historically tight and there's a longer-range economic outlook worth understanding before making any major capital or staffing decisions. The takeaways apply well beyond the fitness industry.

Link to the full story is in the comments.

06/15/2026

This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain breaks down the latest housing market data and explains why housing activity remains under pressure despite signs that the decline is beginning to stabilize. With affordability challenges, elevated mortgage rates, and existing home sales hovering near levels seen during the 2008-09 financial crisis, what does the outlook hold for builders, suppliers, and businesses tied to housing?
https://hubs.la/Q04lqd_30