ECON-versations with NABE

Welcome back to ECON-versations with NABE! This episode is a webinar replay from the January 2025 NABE Business Conditions Survey Results webinar held on January 27, 2025. Survey Chair Selma Hepp and Survey Analysts Julia Pollak and Sara Rutledge cover the highlights of the report and take audience questions.

For more information and to download the full report, please visit NABE.com/Surveys.

The January 2025 NABE Business Conditions Survey report presents the responses of 70 NABE members to a survey conducted December 30, 2024-January 13, 2025, on business conditions in their firms or industries, and reflects fourth-quarter 2024 results and the near-term outlook.

The NABE Business Conditions Survey—formerly the NABE Industry Survey—has been conducted quarterly since 1982. This survey is one of three administered by NABE; the others are the quarterly NABE Outlook and the semiannual NABE Economic Policy Survey. Founded in 1959, the National Association for Business Economics is the professional association for people who use economics in their work. Selma Hepp, CoreLogic (Survey Chair); Bryan Bezold, Ford Motor Company; Carlos Herrera, Coca-Cola North America; Lester Jones, CBE, National Beer Wholesalers Association; Brent Meyer, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta; Caitlin Patrick, National Association for Business Economics; Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter; Sara Rutledge, SRR Consulting; Ken Simonson, Associated General Contractors of America; and Laura Speake, Caterpillar Inc., conducted the analysis for this report. Edited by Kate Anderson.

Listen in as our experts provide insights on consumer trends and the outlook for 2025!

Jack Kleinhenz, CBE, Chief Economist, National Retail Federation

Michael Uhrich, Founder and Chief Economist, Seventh Point Consulting

Sarah Wolfe, Senior Economist and Strategist, Thematic and Macro Investing, Morgan Stanley

Webinar replay from January 22, 2025.

Join us in Washington, D.C. for the 41st Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference! This year's conference will feature numerous sessions dedicated to analyzing the anticipated policy shifts under the second Trump administration, including potential for tariffs, expanded deregulation, and evolving energy policies, examining their profound implications for economic growth, the job market, and inflation. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to engage with key figures, both inside and outside of the administration, and gain actionable insights during this pivotal moments for the economy.

Welcome back to our monthly series on inflation and the Fed!

Greg is the Vice President of NABE and the Chief Economist of EY. Laura is a Senior Economist and Founding Partner at MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC. Be sure to tune in every Monday after the CPI release for a new episode.

Join us in Washington, DC for the 41st Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference! This year's conference will feature numerous sessions dedicated to analyzing the anticipated policy shifts under the second Trump administration, including the potential for tariffs, expanded deregulation, and evolving energy policies, examining their profound implications for economic growth, the job market, and inflation. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to engage with key figures, both inside and outside of the administration, and gain actionable insights during this pivotal moment for the economy.

Welcome back to ECON-versations with NABE! Former NABE Presidents Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado discuss the December jobs and payroll report, whether the labor market is on a cooling or stabilizing trend, the impact of the Los Angeles fires, and more.

Be sure to tune in after every employment report as we dive into the latest data and events impacting the economy.

Welcome back to our monthly series on inflation and the Fed! On this episode, Gregory Daco and Laura Rosner-Warburton analyze the latest CPI report, dive into inflation dynamics, discuss good prices and market reactions, and more.

Greg is the Vice President of NABE and the Chief Economist of EY. Laura is a Senior Economist and Founding Partner at MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC. Be sure to tune in every Monday after the CPI release for a new episode.

Welcome back to ECON-versations with NABE! Former NABE

NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal

This is a webinar replay from November 25, 2024.

Join us as NABE Survey Analysts break down the November 2024 NABE Outlook Survey results and take audience questions. The November 2024 NABE Outlook presents the consensus macroeconomic forecast of a panel of 38 professional forecasters. The survey, covering the outlook for 2024 and 2025, was conducted October 29 - November 8, 2024.The NABE Outlook Survey originated in 1965, and is one of three surveys conducted by the National Association for Business Economics (NABE); the others are the NABE Business Conditions Survey and the NABE Economic Policy Survey. Founded in 1959, the National Association for Business Economics is the professional association for those who use economics in their work. NABE has over 2,900 members and 44 chapters nationwide. Kathy Bostjancic (chair), Nationwide; Martin Holdrich, Woods & Poole Economics, Inc.; Mervin Jebaraj, University of Arkansas; Tendayi Kapfidze, Wells Fargo; Jack Kleinhenz, CBE, National Retail Federation; Brian Lewandowski, University of Colorado; Caitlin Patrick, National Association for Business Economics; Rebecca Rockey, Cushman & Wakefield; and Ken Simonson, Associated General Contractors of America, conducted the analysis of survey responses for this report.

For more information and to access the full report, please visit NABE.com/Surveys.

Welcome to our new monthly series of ECON-versations with NABE on inflation and the Fed! Gregory Daco and Laura Rosner-Warburton dive into the latest CPI report, discuss the landscape for inflation in 2025, and more.

Greg is the Vice President of NABE and the Chief Economist of EY. Laura is a Senior Economist and Founding Partner at Macro Policy Perspectives LLC. Be sure to tune in every Monday after the CPI release for a new episode!

NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders.

Weclome back to ECON-versations with NABE! Former NABE Presidents Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado discuss the October employment report, housing, and their thoughts on the Fed. Be sure to tune in after every employment report as we dive into the latest data and events impacting the economy.

Tune in to examine how escalating climate threats—like hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding—are transforming the property insurance market. Our panel will cover the sharp rise in insurance premiums, fueled by higher reinsurance costs and growing disaster risks, and the financial pressures this creates for homeowners in vulnerable areas. Listeners will learn about the evolving relationship between migration patterns, disaster risk and insurance affordability and gain insights into how these trends impact both homeowners and the economy at large.

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