Economic Update – What to Expect in 2025 and Beyond

Aggressive interest rate policy decisions by the Fed mostly stamped out inflation, but they also stifled capital investment and raised borrowing costs. Now the Fed is looking to rate cuts to prevent the economy from tipping into recession. A slowing labor market is just one of the visible cracks in the armor of consumers, with delinquency rates for credit cards and auto loans also flashing warning signs. However, leading indicators continue to support the narrative of a soft landing for the US economy. What does all this mean for your business?

This session will provide an update on the expected impact of the results of the 2024 US presidential election and coverage of the latest developments in geopolitics, inflation, interest rates, labor market conditions, consumer spending, and business investment. In addition, the presentation will deliver practical and actionable advice designed to help business leaders plan for future economic conditions and continuously improve their organization’s strategic planning initiatives.

Attendees will walk away from the session with the following insights:

• Time-sensitive economic events of concern such as inflation, interest rates, labor market conditions, consumer spending, business investment and industrial activity
• Concrete advice on how to navigate the current macroeconomic climate and plan for the future
• Tools that company leadership can use to become better data-driven decision makers in running their businesses