
Do we have potential?: An analysis of U.S. potential economic growth
In a five-part series of reports, we analyze the outlook for potential economic growth in the United States.

Should we worry about American debt?: Time to reconsider
In a five-part series, we revisit our 2019 analysis and discuss the levels of household, non-financial business sector, and federal government debt in the U.S. economy.
Read our special reports on current events affecting the financial markets, such as Federal Reserve meetings, and government policies.
February
- Soft-landing, or no soft-landing, that is the question: Q4 update – 02/20/2025
- Shifting dynamics: The rising tide of employment among black men – 02/10/2025
- January CPI preview: A strong, but less jarring start to 2025 – 02/06/2025
- America’s next top model: Tariff edition – 02/04/2025
- The economics of Super Bowl LIX – 02/04/2025
January
- Can’t remember a time I was wrong: Job revisions incoming – 01/30/2025
- Treasury refunding preview – 01/30/2025
- Wildfires devastate Los Angeles – 01/30/2025
- FOMC on hold and in no hurry to cut further – 01/29/2025
- Nobody puts ASI in the corner—except tariffs – 01/28/2025
- The fiscal handbook for 2025 – 01/27/2025
- Charting the course: U.S. trade in 12 charts – 01/23/2025
- Meet the new boss, same as the old boss: 25% tariffs? – 01/21/2025
- January flashlight for the FOMC blackout period – 01/21/2025
- Fears for tiers: Consumer health by income group – 01/17/2025
- Immigration fuels U.S. population growth in 2024 – 01/16/2025
- December CPI preview: Concerns about sticky inflation to linger – 01/10/2025
December
- ‘Twas the night before shutdown – 12/20/2024
- Our favorite charts of 2024 – 12/19/2024
- FOMC cuts rates, but pace of easing ahead likely will slow – 12/18/2024
- Will federal government spending be slashed in 2025? – 12/17/2024
- CRE closing 2024 on an encouraging note – 12/16/2024
- December flashlight for the FOMC blackout period – 12/11/2024
- November CPI preview: Barely budging – 12/05/2024
- Tailwinds emerge for the Windy City economy – 12/05/2024