Stay informed on issues shaping the U.S. and world economies and gain perspective from the U.S. Bank Economics Research Group on how your organization can navigate today’s economic environment.
Economic view
July 8, 2026
Soft landing? No longer just reading the T(reasury) leaves
Traditional recession signals flashed red, but no downturn followed. We may need a new dashboard for measuring economic stress and household strength.
Weekly Economic Highlights
Week of July 13: The Fed's summer balancing act
Monthly Economic Outlook
Macroeconomic forecast: Advancing to the next round
Labor Market
July 15, 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.
Tariffs and Trade
March 3, 2026
President Donald Trump’s economic plans, including trade policies, raise questions about the impact on the broader economy and specific industries.
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.
