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Read Yields Flashing Yellow

Concerns over public finance and inflation are evident in bond prices. Ryan Boyle explains.

Read Earth, Wind, and Fire

Rebuilding is the first of many challenges from natural disasters. Carl Tannenbaum explains.

Read Germany’s Economic Travails

The German debt brake is putting the brakes on growth. Vaibhav Tandon explains.

Read Pre-Season Prospects

The Northern Trust Economics team shares its outlook for U.S. growth, employment, inflation and interest rates.

Read What We're Worrying About

We identify four categories of risks to the growth outlook. Carl Tannenbaum explains.

Read Washington's Time Line

When and how will new policies take shape? Ryan Boyle explains.

Europe Moves Further Away From Russian Gas

Russia's westward energy exports are coming to an end. Vaibhav Tandon explains.

Watch the latest View from Here: New Arrivals, Old Worries

Chief U.S. Economist Ryan Boyle reviews the challenging issue of immigration.

Read Random Thoughts

Quick perspectives on a range of topics. Carl Tannenbaum, Ryan Boyle and Vaibhav Tandon explain.

Read Reflections on 2024

What a year! What have we learned, and what's next? We look back on six themes that defined another eventful year.

Watch the latest View from Here: Broken Rules

Chief U.S. Economist Ryan Boyle reviews the simple recession indicators that were misleading in this cycle.

Read Tracking Contingent Workers

Alternative work arrangements can benefit both employers and employees. Ryan Boyle explains.

Our Experts

Peter B. Cherecwich

Pete is an executive vice president and the bank's chief operating officer, a role he assumed in October 2024.

Carl R. Tannenbaum

Carl Tannenbaum is the Chief Economist for Northern Trust. In this role, he briefs clients and colleagues on the economy and business conditions, prepares the bank's official economic outlook and participates in forecast surveys. He is a member of Northern Trust's investment policy committee, its capital committee, and its asset/liability management committee.

Katie Nixon, CFA, CIMA, CPWA

Katie Nixon is an Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer for the Wealth Management business at Northern Trust.

  

  

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