Despite complications and uncertainty, midyear data reflects economy’s resilience
CHAPEL HILL, NC (August 4, 2026) — It’s time to look back at our Five Economic Trends for 2026 from January and see where things stand.
Join Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise Chief Economist Gerald Cohen for our monthly briefing at 9 AM EDT Friday, August 7, as he discusses:
- The extent of inflation’s effects.
- Continuing questions about artificial intelligence.
- How the two could combine to complicate life for the Fed.
- Our American Growth Project’s updated GDP forecasts for US metro areas.
He’ll also analyze the morning’s employment report and take your questions.
You are invited to join via Zoom (registration details below) and are welcome to submit questions you would like to hear addressed to External Affairs Assistant Director Rob Knapp via email.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Friday, August 7, 2026, 9 AM EDT (US and Canada)
Press Briefing: The Updated Outlook for 2026
Please click the link below to register for the webinar:
https://kenan-flagler.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9zPga46gT5GmDoS27yZ1CA
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise Economic Briefings: Experts from the institute appear on the briefing each month and offer commentary in their areas of specialization. Briefings generally occur on the morning that the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its employment report.