Emily signs off from a cramped recording booth at a financial crisis simulation center. Behind her, a whiteboard reads: “GDP EP 347 UPD – Same script, new date.” She reminds listeners that the most informative stories aren’t always new—they’re the ones we refuse to learn from.

A: Three times per quarter: Advance (late in the first month), Second Estimate (late in the second month), Final (late in the third month). EP 347 refers to the second estimate.

The update has shifted consensus toward a prolonged pause, with the first cut now priced for May 2024 vs March previously.

, a senior economist at Nasdaq, provides an update on the primary drivers shaping the global economy as it moves toward 2026. Key Themes: Growth Cycles:

: Forecasts for 2026 growth were recently halved due to rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions.