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
May 27, 2026
Household financial health: Beware the averages!
While averages don’t lie, they can be misleading. So, instead of “The Law of Averages,” the new maxim could now be “Beware the Averages.”
Weekly Economic Highlights
Week of June 8: Feeling the squeeze
Monthly Economic Outlook
Macroeconomic forecast: The heat is on!
Labor Market
May 13, 2026
The current state of the U.S. labor market reveals a fragile “low-hire, low-fire” economy. 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
January 7, 2026
The K-shaped economy reflects a long-standing divergence where wealthier households benefit from asset appreciation, better schools and technology, while lower-income families face structural disadvantages and financial strain.
Healthcare
April 21, 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
September 16, 2025
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.
