Stay informed on issues shaping the U.S. and world economies and gain perspective from the U.S. Bank Economic Research Group on how your organization can navigate today’s economic environment.
Economic view
August 24, 2026
The $40 trillion question
From 1982 to 1999, it took an average of 635 days, or just under two years, for debt to rise by another $1 trillion. Since 2020, that timeline has shrunk to about 152 days.
Weekly Economic Highlights
Week of August 24: The long view
Monthly Economic Outlook
Macroeconomic forecast: Resilience has consequences
Economic indicators
August 5, 2026
While exceptional economic circumstances may, in part, explain why normal recession indicators have been off the mark in recent years, it’s beneficial to expand the scope of indicators to obtain clearer signals.
Tariffs and Trade
July 20, 2026
President Donald Trump’s economic plans, including trade policies, raise questions about the impact on the broader economy and specific industries.
Labor Market
August 13, 2026
The current state of the U.S. labor market maintains a steady “low-hire, low-fire” condition. Explore job growth trends, unemployment data and recession risks.
Economics
July 8, 2026
The K-shape reflects a bifurcated path: high‑income households and capital‑intensive sectors benefit from asset appreciation and technological change, while lower‑wage workers face more limited income growth and thinner financial buffers.
Healthcare
June 17, 2026
Healthcare touches nearly every corner of the U.S. economy, from household budgets to employer benefit costs, and as its footprint grows, small shifts in costs, staffing and efficiency can ripple far beyond hospitals and clinics.
Global Monetary Policy
May 22, 2026
Interest-rate policy impacts businesses and consumers alike, determining inflation trends and labor market strength as central banks manage competing economic priorities.
Global Economy
June 12, 2026
Years of post‑pandemic recovery, persistent inflation and rising tariffs have shaped today’s global economy, leaving growth intact but increasingly uneven across regions and sectors.
