Economic Forecasts

Cal State Fullerton's Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting presents an annual economic forecast each October, looking at the three-year outlook for the national, state and Orange County economies, as well as a Spring Economic Forecast each April. Additionally, periodic reports and updates are presented as relevant throughout the year. 

CSUF 2026 Economic and International Trade Forecast:
SoCal, the US and Beyond

In today's ever-evolving climate, understanding the latest data on the economy is a must for professionals, policymakers and leaders. Cal State Fullerton economists Anil Puri and Mira Farka provide a midyear update on Wednesday, April 20 at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum. The event covered the latest developments globally, nationally, in California and in Orange County.

Past Events

31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference

Winds of Change: What Business Leaders Need to Know in the Current Environment

As tariff negotiations and global tensions persisted, markets continued to climb—even as uncertainty around inflation, trade policy, and geopolitical risk clouded the outlook. What should you have been watching as conditions evolved? The 31st Annual Economic Forecast Conference, presented in partnership with the Orange County Business Council (OCBC), was held on Oct. 30, 2025, at 11 a.m., where economists Anil Puri and Mira Farka provided forward-looking insights into the economies of Orange County, Southern California, and the world.

CSUF 2025 Economic and International Trade Forecast

Shaken and Stirred: Trumponomics, Taxes, Tariffs, Trade and Prospects for Growth

With the recent election having reshaped policy and shifted trade dynamics—potentially including new tariffs—staying informed was more important than ever. Cal State Fullerton economists Anil Puri and Mira Farka provided a midyear economic update on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Westin South Coast Plaza. The event covered the latest developments globally, nationally, in California, and in Orange County, offering insights into the evolving economic landscape.

Visit our main page to read the most recent economic reports, including the current Quarterly Business Expectations.