# A Baseline Forecast for 2026

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Podcast: [Notes on the Week Ahead](https://stenobird.com/podcast/notes-on-the-week-ahead-645171)
Published: 2026-01-05T07:08:46+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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