Economic Forecast
UNC Charlotte forecast reveals state economy faces mixed outlook with continued growth, lingering challenges
North Carolina’s economy is projected to see sustained growth through the rest of 2025 and into 2026, but businesses should prepare for uncertainties from federal policy decisions and the state’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. This outlook comes from the latest North Carolina Economic Forecast published by the UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business. North Carolina’s […]
While North Carolina economy is expected to grow, factors add uncertainty, Belk College analysis finds
UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast offers practical, trusted analysis North Carolina’s economy is projected to see continued growth in 2025, with 2.7% increase in real — inflation adjusted — Gross Domestic Product expected, for the fifth full year of growth since COVID-19. The biggest increases in new jobs are anticipated in information, educational and […]
Uncertainty adds complexity to economic outlook, Belk College analysis finds
UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast offers practical, trusted analysis
Fourth Quarter 2024 North Carolina Economic Forecast
UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast offers practical, trusted research.
Economic Forecast: Will there be a recession?
U.S. Federal Reserve’s imminent decision, national election, other factors create uncertain mix for economy. In 2025, an important economic question will persist: Will there be a recession? “The recession question is complicated by two issues,” said John Connaughton, UNC Charlotte professor of financial economics. “First, fiscal policy by Congress and the president has continued to […]
Forecast: Next two years to bring slow growth; inflation still a risk
Here’s what to watch for, according to UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast.
Forecast: Recession risk recedes, while inflation threat persists
Here’s what to watch for, according to UNC Charlotte’s North Carolina Economic Forecast A recession is unlikely in 2024, but the risk of inflation still looms. Consumers who indulged in a spending fling during the second half of the summer fueled economic growth for the North Carolina and U.S. economies, and spending shows signs of […]
Economy shows signs of a mild slowdown
Latest North Carolina Economic Forecast indicates what to watch for. Over the past 21 months, the U.S. Federal Reserve has steadily raised interest rates in an effort to cool the economy and stave off inflation. The North Carolina and U.S. economies are showing signs of slowing, although a return of inflation is still not out […]
Forecast: Conflicting forces create opportunity for recession or return of inflation
Here’s what to watch for, according to the latest North Carolina Economic Forecast.