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.
32nd Annual Economic Forecast Conference
The mid-term election cycle is intensifying at a time when shifting trade policies, renewed tariff debates and ongoing global conflicts are already reshaping the economic landscape. Markets have remained resilient, but questions around inflation, geopolitical risk and policy direction continue to challenge business leaders and investors. What signals matter most right now, and what should you be watching next?
Join us for the 32nd Annual Economic Forecast Conference, presented in partnership with the Orange County Business Council (OCBC), on Oct. 22, 2026 at 11 a.m. Economists Anil Puri and Mira Farka will share forward-looking insights on the economies of Orange County, Southern California, and the global stage to help you navigate what comes next.
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CSUF 2026 Economic and International Trade Forecast:
Everything Everywhere All at Once,
America at 250: Prospects for Prosperity in a Riskier World
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 provided a midyear update covering the latest developments globally, nationally, in California and in Orange County.
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.