Caution counselled as uncertainty rules

Our industry expects economists to provide forecasts for the months and years ahead, prognosticating about demand and supply as well as financial returns. We spout optimism and pessimism with equanimity, but often with a lag.

Economists are expected to provide forecasts for months and years ahead

Our industry expects economists to provide forecasts for the months and years ahead, prognosticating about demand and supply as well as financial returns. We spout optimism and pessimism with equanimity, but often with a lag.