NEW HAMPSHIRE ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL

Please join us on Wednesday, November 19th from 4:30-7:30 at the Bedford Village Inn in Bedford as Lauren Saidel-Baker will present on the Economy - What the Leading Indicators are Saying About 2026

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The economy is returning to normal, as defined by trends and behaviors that no longer overtly reflect echoes of COVID, the resulting massive stimulation, and subsequent monetary policy tightening. This means that our system of leading indicators is providing us with more clarity than we have experienced since 2020. That helps a great deal when mapping out 2026. Overlaid on top of that return to normalcy are the significant economic policy changes made by the new presidential administration and Congress. All the above will be analyzed so you may see the future first. 

Improved clarity in the leading indicators suggests improved timing analysis of different markets: leading (e.g. residential housing), coincident (e.g. GDP, Total Industrial Production, Wholesale Trade, and Retail Sales), and lagging markets (e.g. nonresidential construction, wages, interest rates). The presentation will cover markets specific to the audience along with inflation, interest rates, risks, upside potential, and ITR Economics’ extended outlook for the 2030s where appropriate.  

Lauren Saidel-Baker, CFA, is a speaker and economist at ITR Economics. She provides consulting services for small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a spectrum of industries.

Lauren captivates audiences with her detailed analysis of economic and industry trends. Her ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging is a testament to her profound expertise and communication skills.

Lauren graduated with honors from Wellesley College, double majoring in economics and religion. She also earned an MBA from the Boston University Questrom School of Business. Lauren is frequently featured in the media, with appearances on CNBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, NPR, and many other outlets.