2014 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK SPECIAL!
This post may be updated as information become available over the course of the next couple days.
With the New Year comes resolutions, and predictions. This is especially true about the direction of the economy. During our Winter Conference, Wells Fargo Economist Michael Brown shared a few, as noted in the following slides:
This week, economic outlook presentations hosted by the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce (Monday) and Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (Friday) offered additional perspectives.
NC Chamber/NC Bankers Association Economic Outlook
Most notable presentations during this annual morning meeting and luncheon were a conversation on the future of North Carolina’s military presence, and its economic impact, along with an update from Governor Pat McCrory.
Click Here for NC Military Presence Discussion Video
Click Here for Governor McCrory’s Remakrs Video
Tweets about “#NCEFF” (Running Commentary)
Presentations Coming Soon
Greater Raleigh Chamber 2014 Economic Outlook
Two of the strongest economic voices in the Mid-Atlantic headlined this event. Wells Fargo’s John Silvia joined Richmond Fed District President Jeffrey Lacker for a comparative presentation of outlooks for the coming year, as well as discussion with the audience.
Click Here for Video of the Presentations by Silvia & Lacker
Tweets about “#EcoForecast14” (Running Commentary)
Click Here for Richmond Fed President Lacker’s Prepared Remarks
Forecasts from North Carolina Economists
Several noted economists across the state have updated their outlooks for the coming year.
Dr. Michael Walden shared his seasonal and start-of-year outlook back in December. Dr. Walden anticipates 2.75% growth in 2014 for the national economy, with 100,000 new jobs for North Carolina residents, though many of those will be concentrated in select metropolitan areas, like Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh and Durham.
Click Here for Dr. Walden’s Winter 2013/14 Outlook
Dr. Woody Hall with UNC-Wilmington shared his outlook for Southeastern North Carolina earlier this week during a forum hosted by the Wilmington Area Chamber of Commerce. Hall predicts 2.5% economic growth for the Wilmington-New Hanover County area in 2014, consistent with 2.5% growth this past year.
Click Here for Dr. Hall’s 2014 Outlook Presentation
Appalachain State’s Harry Davis offered an overview during the NC Chamber of Commerce/NC Bankers Association forum this past Monday. Click here for an article summarizing his comments (TBJ).
Dr. John Connaughton of UNC-Charlotte has not yet released an outlook for 2014 (stay tuned for an update).