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Our mission: We provide the best economic intelligence to reduce risk and drive practical and profitable business decisions.
Episodes
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Current State of the US Labor Market
21/02/2025 Duration: 07minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain reviews the state of the US labor market and the challenges it is facing today. With ongoing immigration issues and the labor market remaining tight, how important is hiring now? Tune in to learn more!
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US Multi-Unit Housing Starts Revision and Outlook
14/02/2025 Duration: 06minUS Multi-Unit Housing Starts Revision and Outlook by ITR Economics
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Global Supply Chain Analysis and Actionable Advice
07/02/2025 Duration: 06minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain discusses the current state and future outlook of global supply chains, offering practical advice for navigating upcoming supply chain challenges. Tune in to learn more! 2025 ITR Economics Summit→ https://hubs.la/Q035QkjZ0 Contact us today to learn more about how you can benefit from Financial Resilience! → https://hubs.la/Q035Qlcs0
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The Caboose of the Economy: Trends in Commercial Construction
31/01/2025 Duration: 06minKey economic trends and leading indicator data suggests challenges ahead in 2025 for the commercial construction industry. What can business leaders expect for this downturn? And will there be opportunities for growth? Tune in to this week’s TrendsTalk for our actionable insights!
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Navigating Interest Rates and Inflation in 2025
27/01/2025 Duration: 07minTiming your capital investments in 2025 is crucial! What strategies can you employ to focus on long-term ROI and positioning for future growth? Let our data insights guide you this week on TrendsTalk.
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Reviewing the Current State of the Consumer
21/01/2025 Duration: 08minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Michael Feuz presents an analysis of the state of the consumer and its implications for our 2025 economic outlook. How are challenges such as inflation having an effect on consumer spending? Tune in to find out what the data says!
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Outlook for Residential Construction Markets
10/01/2025 Duration: 07minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Michael Feuz provides an in-depth analysis of both the single-unit and multi-unit housing markets and our outlook for 2025 and 2026. How important will labor retention be for construction in the coming years? Tune in to find out!
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Economic Outlook and Key Trends for 2025
03/01/2025 Duration: 07minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Michael Feuz presents our economic outlook for 2025, provides an update on inflation and interest rates, and highlights the trends to watch out for throughout the year. How important will a strategic pricing strategy be in 2025? Tune in to find out!
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Inflation and Interest Rate Trends
20/12/2024 Duration: 06minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain provides a long-term analysis on both inflation and interest rate trends we will see in the second half of the decade. How can strategic business investments in 2025 help you for the years ahead of the 2030s depression? Tune in to learn more!
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3 Key Leading Indicators Signaling Economic Growth
16/12/2024 Duration: 07minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain returns to provide a data-driven analysis of the indicators pointing to economic growth in 2025. Which leading indicators support our outlook for optimism in the future? Tune in to find out!
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3 Tips for Business Leaders Entering 2025
09/12/2024 Duration: 06minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Michael Feuz discusses the potential economic impact of tariffs and highlights three key considerations for business leaders as we move into 2025. Tune in to learn how to best navigate the economic landscape over the coming years!
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Examining Canada’s Economic Outlook for 2025
27/11/2024 Duration: 07minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Michael Feuz highlights Canada’s economic outlook for 2025 along with several key indicators and their implications for the economy. Is Canada well-positioned for economic growth in 2025? Tune in to find out!
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2030s Depression Forecast Following the Election
25/11/2024 Duration: 06minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain highlights our forecast for the 2030s depression despite the results of the recent US presidential election. How can business leaders make the most of these next few years of economic growth before the 2030s downturn? Tune in to find out!
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Economic Outlook Following US Presidential Election
18/11/2024 Duration: 07minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain discusses our economic outlook following the 2024 US presidential election. What are the three key factors backing our expectations for economic growth in 2025? Are you doing what you need to ahead of the 2030s depression? Tune in to find out!
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Preparing for Growth Despite Labor Challenges
11/11/2024 Duration: 05minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain discusses the latest jobs report from October. How is the tight labor market trending considering the demographic challenges? Tune in as Taylor advises businesses how to prepare for future growth despite the difficult labor situation.
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Global Economic Outlook for 2025
04/11/2024 Duration: 08minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain discusses how the global economy is performing compared to the US economy, and provides our global economic outlook for 2025. How should you be preparing your business for what is to come next year, and what are the potential challenges that lie ahead? Tune in to this episode to find out!
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Update on Commercial Construction Trends for 2025
28/10/2024 Duration: 09minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain provides an update on commercial construction trends, focusing primarily on the multi-family and nonresidential sectors. What is attributing to the weakness we are expecting in 2025? Tune in to find out!
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Prepare Now for Economic Growth in 2025
21/10/2024 Duration: 07minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain returns to the show and highlights recovery for both US Industrial Production and US Manufacturing. Looking ahead, he reviews the sectors we expect to see economic growth in next year. What should you be doing now to capitalize on the opportunities coming in 2025? Tune in to find out!
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Emerging Trends in US Residential Construction
14/10/2024 Duration: 06minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Michael Feuz highlights the latest US housing trends following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut in September. How did the 50-basis-point cut impact mortgage rates and refinancing activity, and how should businesses approach the residential construction market over the next few years? Tune in to find out!
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Impact of US Domestic Corporate Cash Holdings on Businesses
07/10/2024 Duration: 07minThis week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Michael Feuz analyzes the latest US Domestic Corporate Cash Holdings data, as it is a leading indicator for B2B activity and new orders in numerous industries. With both positive and negative signs, what sort of impact will the data have on your business moving forward? Tune in to find out!