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Q2 U.S. economic outlook: Sturdy under strain featuring Jason Cole

Future Standard Season 3 Episode 9

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In this episode, Future Standard’s Investment Research team members Alan Flannigan and Andrew Korz unpack the key themes from their Q2 2026 U.S. Economic Outlook, Sturdy, Under Strain. They examine the state of the U.S. economy entering the conflict in the Middle East, discuss the long-term implications of a shifting global landscape, and provide views on the most pressing macro themes in Q2.

The episode also features a discussion with Jason Cole, Head of Public Policy at Future Standard, who provides on-the-ground perspective on the Iran conflict, evolving tariff authorities, and Federal Reserve leadership changes.

Q2 2026 Economic outlook: https://www.futurestandard.com/insights/report/q2-2026-us-economic-outlook-sturdy-under-strain

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