2026 Economic Outlook Webinar: Policy, Growth & Demand

A forward-looking discussion on policy execution, geopolitical risk, AI adoption and the forces shaping U.S. growth, consumer demand and industry performance in 2026.

The macro environment heading into 2026 is increasingly complex and increasingly uneven. Policy decisions, geopolitical fragmentation and accelerating AI adoption are reshaping cost structures, labor markets and demand patterns across industries.

Join us on Thursday, February 5 at 12:00 pm ET when CRC’s Director of Macro Research, Skylar Xie, breaks down the key forces influencing the U.S. and global economy and what they mean for suppliers, manufacturers and consumers in the year ahead.

Key Discussion Topics:

Policy Execution & Economic Impact
How Trump 2.0 trade, immigration and fiscal policies are flowing through to costs, labor, inflation and end-market demand.

Uneven Growth & 2026 GDP Outlook
Updated U.S. GDP forecasts and why growth continues to diverge across industries, income cohorts and consumer segments.

Geopolitical Risk & Macro Volatility
How global conflict, trade negotiations and political fragmentation are increasing uncertainty and what risks matter most for U.S. businesses.

AI Adoption & Productivity Shifts
Early evidence on how AI is impacting profitability, labor demand and productivity across sectors.

Major Events & Consumer Spend
An early assessment of how the 2026 FIFA World Cup could influence U.S. consumer spending patterns and related industries.

Registrants will receive the slide deck and audio replay following the call.