Market Outlook

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Raw materials, supply chains and chips all figured prominently in recent commentary about cost pressures. And little of executives’ conversations provided much hope that inflation...
Sept. 23, 2026
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A surging M&A wave is a manifestation of underlying trends that look to favor the biggest players in many sectors for years to come.
Sept. 16, 2026
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Upbeat assessments about broadening and sustained demand growth have come from many C-suites lately.
Aug. 5, 2026
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ITR Economics’ Lauren Saidel-Baker says leadership can help themselves by targeting the right kinds of opportunities, “but not at the expense of diversification.”
July 22, 2026
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Many companies are getting stuck in a “paralysis effect,” holding off on making decisions until things calm down. A new report suggests supply chain volatility is the new normal...
July 8, 2026
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Strong tailwinds are driving CEOs to act rather than pause, leading one firm to forecast an 11% increase in corporate transactions this year.
June 10, 2026
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The race to meet new power demands is colliding with a slow-moving permitting system, leaving business and national priorities in limbo. Congress is running out of time to fix...
June 9, 2026
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Nearly halfway through 2026, business leaders need to take account of the fact that more factors are starting to contribute to cost increases and that consumers’ expectations ...
June 3, 2026

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