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2025 economic trends impacting the auto industry outlook

May 5, 2025

Our outlook for the auto market, which has been impacted by high interest rates, rising prices, and tariffs.

Market Trends

Podcast: Signs of optimism in the Ag industry

April 9, 2025

Our outlook for the Ag sector, including an update on egg prices and the potential impact from tariffs.

Market Trends

Podcast: Housing Outlook – Can home construction pick up in 2025?

February 28, 2025

Economists Ben Ayers and Daniel Vielhaber provide updates on the housing market, home construction and mortgage rates.

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Economic trends impacting the housing industry heading into 2025

October 16, 2024

Discover the economic impact on the housing industry over the years and the current state of the industry.

Market Trends

Podcast: Predict & Prevent: Code for success: Building a disaster-resistant future

September 30, 2024

Listen to The Institutes’ Predict & Prevent podcast as Mark Berven and Pete Miller discuss advancing building codes.

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Podcast: Weathering the storm: Safeguarding businesses from hurricanes

May 16, 2024

What is the economic impact from hurricanes and how can business owners prepare?

Market Trends

Podcast: Can anything slow down the consumer?

April 10, 2024

Hear the state of the consumer and how strong spending could impact our recession outlook.

Market Trends

Podcast: The Fed is still waiting for cooler inflation

March 25, 2024

Hear our analysis of February's hotter-than-expected CPI report.

Market Trends

Podcast: When could housing supply return?

February 28, 2024

What’s the current state of the housing market and when could the limited supply of existing homes improve?

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