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Episodes
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US Private Sector Employment with Taylor St. Germain
15/12/2023 Duration: 09minA tight labor market continues to plague businesses, but when can we expect things to change? Join us for a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain breaks down the key trends in the US Private Sector Employment data.
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Comparing PPI and CPI in Relation to Inflation with Taylor St. Germain
08/12/2023 Duration: 08minJoin us for a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain provides a deep dive into current and expected trends in Consumer Price Index data and Producer Price Index data. Understanding the differences can help you prepare your organization for the challenges ahead in the 2024 recession!
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Update on Retail Sales with Taylor St. Germain
01/12/2023 Duration: 08minIn the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain provides an update on retail sales and highlights key consumer trends in the latest episode of TrendsTalk!
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2024 From a B2B Perspective with Taylor St. Germain
24/11/2023 Duration: 07minUS Nondefense Capital Goods New Orders is an economic indicator that correlates closely with many companies - including yours, potentially. How does this indicator factor into our 2024 outlook and our expectations for business-to-business spending? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk to find out!
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Residential Housing Market Update with Taylor St. Germain
17/11/2023 Duration: 07minDespite recent challenges, US Single-Unit Housing Starts are now in Phase A, Recovery. Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain provides an update on the residential housing market!
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Macroeconomic Update with Taylor St. Germain
09/11/2023 Duration: 05minJoin us for a very special edition of TrendsTalk, as ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain highlights the current state of the macroeconomy based on the latest GDP data, as well as private investment in the US as it relates to GDP for our 250th episode!
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Continuing to Look at Margin Squeezes with Taylor St. Germain
03/11/2023 Duration: 06minBusinesses are concerned about order cancellations, delayed projects, and more. Find out more about these factors and how they relate to squeezed margins in the latest episode of TrendsTalk!
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US Debt in Relation to the 2030s with Taylor St. Germain
27/10/2023 Duration: 06minWhy is the US national debt a main factor in our 2030s Great Depression outlook? Discover four key metrics of US debt and how they relate to our expectations for the next decade in the latest episode of TrendsTalk!
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Diving Into the Labor Market with Taylor St. Germain
20/10/2023 Duration: 06minWhile we saw a slight uptick in the number of unemployed people per job opening, the labor market is still tight. How will the upcoming recession impact the labor market? Will hiring and retention get easier for employers? Find out in a new episode of TrendsTalk!
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Nonresidential Construction with Taylor St. Germain
13/10/2023 Duration: 06minThe nonresidential construction sector has been a bright spot despite a recession looming for the overall economy. Will this growth trend continue for nonresidential construction in 2024? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk to find out!
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Drivers Behind the 2024 Recession with Taylor St. Germain
06/10/2023 Duration: 05minWe have the inverted Treasury yield curve and higher interest rates - what else is driving our 2024 recession forecast for the US? Learn about four other key factors that relate to the upcoming economic downturn in the latest episode of TrendsTalk!
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How Inflated and Deflated Series Relate with Taylor St. Germain
29/09/2023 Duration: 04minInflationary pressures have caused a big divergence in recent years between a company’s sales and their volume. How does an inflated series relate to a deflated series, and how important is that relationship given the current phase of the business cycle? Find out with a new episode of TrendsTalk!
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Areas of Opportunity with Taylor St. Germain
22/09/2023 Duration: 05minDespite the economic downturn coming in 2024 with our forecast of a mild recession, there are still areas of opportunity for businesses next year. Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk to learn about some of the bright spots to consider for 2024!
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Nonresidential Construction Update with Taylor St. Germain
15/09/2023 Duration: 06minHow is the nonresidential construction market expected to perform over the next few years? Tune in to the latest episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain to find out!
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Looking at US Industrial Production with Taylor St. Germain
08/09/2023 Duration: 05minJoin ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain in the latest episode of TrendsTalk as he dives into ITR Economics’ US Industrial Production forecast and highlights what our leading indicators are telling us as we head into 2024.
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Correlations in Electric Vehicle Sales with Taylor St. Germain
01/09/2023 Duration: 05minElectric Vehicles have been growing over the past decade. Could there be interesting relationships found by taking a data-driven approach in terms of correlations with economic indicators? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain to find out!
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Robotics and Automation with Taylor St. Germain
25/08/2023 Duration: 05minThe US has been experiencing a labor shortage which is expected to continue. How could robotics and automation help offset the labor issues companies are facing? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk to find out!
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China's Slowing Growth with Taylor St. Germain
18/08/2023 Duration: 05minContrary to years past, China has recently been experiencing significant slowdown in their pace of growth. What challenges does this bring and what does it mean for their future? Tune in to a new episode of TrendsTalk with ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain to find out!
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Evaluating the Stock Market with Taylor St. Germain
11/08/2023 Duration: 05minWhat are the latest trends showing in the stock market, and how might those trends impact the economy at large? Find out in our latest TrendsTalk episode with ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain!
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Residential Housing Market with Taylor St. Germain
04/08/2023 Duration: 05minEconomic trends are pointing towards early signs of recovery for the residential housing market. What exactly are the leading indicators telling us, and what can businesses expect for timing? Find out in our latest TrendsTalk episode with ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain!