What lies ahead for the U.S. economy in 2026?
Join Director and Chief Economist at TruStage™, Steven Rick, as he explores the key insights and trends shaping the year ahead.
This webinar will tackle the questions we’re all asking, including:
- Will the U.S. economy move into recession or continue its expansion in 2026?
- Are fundamental changes in the jobs market likely to cause long-term income and wealth disparities?
- Will the Federal Reserve lower interest rates further in 2026?
- Is the stock market in a bubble like 1929?
Gain clarity on these pressing issues while understanding how they may impact your personal balance sheet. This session will review the principal forces driving the economy and financial markets—don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for the year ahead.
About the speaker
Steven Rick is Director and Chief Economist at TruStage™, where he leads strategic research, analysis, and forecasting for the financial services industry with a focus on consumer and credit union markets. He authors the Credit Union Trends Report and has written a textbook on asset-liability management for credit union executives.
Previously, Rick served as Senior Economist for CUNA & Affiliates for over two decades. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors at the University of Wisconsin Credit Union and a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he teaches courses in money, banking, and macroeconomics. Rick holds degrees in Economics and Finance and earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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