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Positive predictions amid all the uncertainty

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While a number of factors have pushed oil prices above $125 a barrel, exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict (the United Nations says not to call it a war; sheesh!), Not until late 2025 and into 2026.” Many people worry about recession because the stock market has been “jittery” during the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Economics: ITR forecast signals return to ‘normalized’ growth

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Retail sales trends. One of the many leading indicators ITR Economics examines in its forecasting models is retail sales trends. Retail sales are, of course, going to slow down,” Beaulieu said, citing the absence of stimulus funding that was injected into the U.S. In fact, retail sales are doing well in many parts of the world.