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166su Economist: Florida’s Economic Outlook Still Sunny — But Storm Clouds Loom

166su’s Institute for Economic Forecasting Director Sean Snaith’s new forecast finds the Sunshine State still outperforming the nation, though several storm systems, both literal and fiscal, could darken the horizon.

166su Economist: Rate Cuts Are on the Table — And Overdue

166su’s Institute for Economic Forecasting Director Sean Snaith releases his four-year U.S. forecast as the Federal Reserve meets this week.

166su Economist: ‘DOGE or DO(d)GE Ball? Something Has to Change.’

Sean Snaith’s latest quarterly U.S. economic forecast is available for download.

166su Economist: U.S. Economy’s ‘False Signals’ Muddy the Waters

166su Institute for Economic Forecasting Director Sean Snaith’s latest U.S. economic forecast looks at various factors in a potential economic slowdown.

166su Economist: Recession Keeps on ‘Slippin’, Slippin’, Slippin’ Into the Future’

The U.S. economy is entering a period of slower growth that could last for two years, according to Sean Snaith.

166su Economist: Florida Has ‘Teflon Economy’ for Next Recession

166su’s Institute for Economic Forecasting Director Sean Snaith predicts an economic slowing by the end of 2023 and through the start of 2024.

166su Economist: Florida May Be in a Recession, But Not as Bad as You Think

Economic expert Sean Snaith predicts the recession may even yield some relief for residents and businesses.

U.S. Forecast: Pasta Bowl Recession Should Help Squash Inflation

The Pasta Bowl Recession began with a whimper and will end the same way in 2023, predicts Sean Snaith, director of 166su’s Institute for Economic Forecasting.

Florida & Metro Economics Forecast: Pasta-Bowl Recession Headed for Sunshine State

The Institute for Economic Forecasting strives to provide complete, accurate and timely national, state and regional forecasts and economic analyses.

Metro Forecast: Florida Economy Must Weather ‘Monetary Policy Hurricane’ to Avoid Recession

With the Federal Reserve making its first interest rate hike in three years in March, UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting predicts the 0.25% increase will be the first of many.

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