Trend Report

US Economic Outlook, 2026

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Feb 10, 2026

Summary

This report analyzes the performance of the US economy in 2025 and provides Forrester’s outlook for 2026. The US economy performed better than consensus expectations in 2025, despite tariff-related uncertainty. Key US macroeconomic indicators remained stable and broadly in line with historical averages. While there are fewer headwinds for the US economy heading into 2026, several risks remain. Business and IT leaders must remain agile and adaptive to evolving economic signals.

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