Episode

A Baseline Forecast for 2026

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Notes on the Week Ahead
Published
Jan 5, 2026
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661
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Summary

Forecasting the economy right now feels a bit like trying to carve a path through thick jungle undergrowth on a foggy day. There are multiple layers of confusion and a forecast has to address these issues first before tracing out a possible path forward.