Chapman’s 2026 U.S. Economic Forecast is here, offering clarity amid one of the most unpredictable economic landscapes in decades. Business leaders and investors will gain critical insights into the year ahead during a special presentation on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Musco Center for the Arts.
Jim Doti, president emeritus and the Rick Muth Family Chair in Economics, along with Raymond Sfeir, professor and director of the Anderson Center for Economic Research and the A. Gary Anderson Chair for Economic Analysis, and Fadel Lawandy, director of the Hoag Center for Real Estate Finance and the Janes Financial Center and clinical associate professor of Real Estate and Finance, will draw on their deep expertise to analyze the key economic indicators from 2025 and share informed projections for 2026.
As Chapman’s experts make sense of all the moving parts, key questions that will be addressed include:
- Will inflation push past 3% or move closer to the Fed’s goal of 2%?
- What will Chapman’s financial guru Fadel Lawandy have to say about investment strategies?
- Will mortgage rates drop?
- Is housing on the cusp of a meaningful recovery in California and Orange County?
- How are advanced industries doing in California and Orange County versus the competition?
- What are the hot metro areas to invest in the U.S.?
Presented by Chapman’s A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research, this forecast has earned a national reputation for accuracy and reliability over nearly five decades. Consistently ranking among the top Blue Chip survey participants, Chapman’s Economic Forecast is celebrated for its precise projections on GDP growth, unemployment, and housing trends.
Don’t miss your chance to stay ahead of economic shifts and hear directly from some of the nation’s most trusted forecasters. Register now to secure your seat at Chapman University’s 2026 Economic Forecast and prepare for the opportunities and challenges the new year will bring.
