Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, Senior Manager of Business Cycle Indicators at the Conference Board, stated that the economy should continue to expand, but growth is expected to be primarily driven by corporate investment in the field of artificial intelligence, while rising living costs may reduce consumer spending, particularly among low- and middle-income households. The Conference Board continues to forecast U.S. real GDP growth of 1.9% for both 2026 and 2027.
