When Will the Economy Go Back to ‘Normal?’

In 2025, business leaders are navigating through economic challenges unlike anything we have seen in recent times. A wave of uncertainty driven by shifting fiscal policies, unpredictable tariffs, and market volatility have created an atmosphere of hesitation and doubt. Regardless of the challenges your business faces today, the question at the forefront remains the same: Will the economy return to “normal,” or is there a “new normal” that firms need to adjust to? 

Gaining Economic Clarity Through the Noise

The reality is that the “normal” ahead will not be a return to the past. Pandora’s box has been opened, and we are not going back to what we have known before with respect to key economic and financial forces that impact businesses, such as supply chains, interest rates, and inflation. While we cannot go back, we can move forward with both clarity and confidence. The key is understanding the real signals beneath the surface-level noise. ITR Economics can help you uncover them.

While media headlines and political rhetoric cloud 2025, ITR Economics delivers reliable, data-driven insights that cut through the distracting media noise. In our upcoming Executive Series Webinar, “Contending With Uncertainty and Change,” we aim to do just that.

On Tuesday, July 29, ITR Economics Consulting Principal and Chief Economist Brian Beaulieu, along with ITR Economist Lauren Saidel-Baker, will dive into the key drivers of today’s economic uncertainty and how they tie into our long-term forecast. In this webinar, you will gain a better understanding of the following:

• The economic indicators that are most worth watching during uncertain economic times
• The key signals that help determine whether the economy is progressing as expected or if swift adjustments are necessary
• How the developments unfolding in 2025 align with our forecast for a Great Depression in the 2030s
• Practical strategies around risk management, innovation, and supply chain diversification to help your business thrive amid uncertainty
• And more!

“Operating in business without forecasting… I always equate it to driving in the dark at midnight down a dark highway with your lights off into oncoming traffic. Everything’s a guess.” – Tom Morrison, CEO of Metal Treating Institute

Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity

Are you sick of the ambiguity caused by erratic trade policies, fiscal policy shifts, and headline-fueled panic? More importantly, are you tired of making decisions based on guesswork?

You are not alone, and you do not have to stay in the dark. In times like these, economic clarity can become your competitive advantage. By attending our special July webinar, you will gain the insight and perspective needed to cut through the chaos and prepare with purpose.