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Aug 7, 2026 • Video

Updated Economic Outlook for 2026

Chief Economist Gerald Cohen took a fresh look at our Five Economic Trends for 2026 and analyzed a disappointing jobs report in our August 2026 briefing.

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Chief Economist, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise; Research Professor of Finance, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

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